Sorry for what happened, but we have to follow rules: UWW Chief on Vinesh Phogat disqualification
New Delhi: As the wrestling world waits for the outcome of Vinesh Phogat's appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), United World Wrestling (UWW) President Nenad Lalovic addressed the controversy surrounding her disqualification from the Paris Olympics. Speaking to NDTV, Lalovic expressed his sympathy for Phogat, who was disqualified just before her gold medal bout for being 100 grams over the required 50kg weight limit.
Lalovic explained that while the situation was unfortunate, UWW had no choice but to enforce the rules. "I am so sorry for what happened, but no matter the size of your country, athletes are athletes. This weigh-in was public, everyone saw what happened. How can we allow someone to compete when we all saw what happened? We don't have any other choice but to follow our rules," he said.
He emphasized that the rule was introduced for the health of athletes and noted that UWW is guided by its medical commission, which strongly opposes any changes to the current regulations. Despite the appeal, Lalovic indicated that there was little chance of the decision being overturned.
Phogat, who had already reached the final, is appealing for a joint silver medal, although there is no provision for this under current rules. India continues to wait for CAS's decision, with hopes still alive for a favorable outcome.
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Mysuru: Six, including three children, drown in Cauvery during urus gathering
Mysuru: Six people, including three children, drowned in the Cauvery river near Arkeshwara Temple in KR Nagar taluk of Mysuru district on Sunday.
The deceased have been identified as Fatima (42) from Udayagiri in Mysuru; Mohammed Yasin (23), an autorickshaw driver from SBR Layout in Bengaluru; his wife Neha Kausar (19) from the same area; Uzeir (5) from Udayagiri, Mysuru; Emma Aiman (13) from Kadugondanahalli, Bengaluru; and Afif Ahmed (13) from KR Nagar.
According to The New Indian Express, the victims had visited a nearby dargah. While playing in the river, one person slipped into the water, and others entered it in an attempt to rescue them, leading to multiple drownings.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed grief and announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for each of the victims’ families.
Mysuru Superintendent of Police Mallikarjun Baladangi and KR Nagar police visited the spot and have begun an investigation.
