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CM Mann criticises union government for mishandling Olympic athletes

Chandigarh, Aug 7 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday criticised the Union government for failing to protect the interests of Indian athletes at the Paris Olympics.
Mann, who visited the native village of wrestler Vinesh Phogat and met her family, expressed disappointment over what he described as "step-motherly treatment" of Indian players. "It is unfortunate that Indian players have faced such treatment in the ongoing Olympics while the Indian government remains silent on the issue," Mann said.
He specifically condemned the "unceremonious ouster" of Phogat, who had been a strong contender for a gold medal until the semi-finals, and the red card issued to an Indian hockey player despite no fault of their own. Mann noted, "It is surprising that the Indian government and the Indian Olympic Association are mute spectators to these issues."
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