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Bhagwant Mann Meets Vinesh's Uncle, Questions Support Staff's Role

By IANS News August 07, 2024 • 18:30 PM View: 293

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann: In a shocking turn of events at the Paris Olympics, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from her gold medal bout in the women's 50 kg category after failing her second weigh-in on Wednesday.

Hours after the news broke, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met Vinesh Phogat's uncle Mahavir Phogat at Charkhi Dadri in Haryana, and questioned the role of her support staff behind the unfortunate incident.

“Such mistakes are happening at such a high level... coaches and physiotherapists are paid in lakhs. Did they go there on holiday," Bhagwant Mann asked.

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