Paris, Aug 7 (UNI) The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Wednesday filed an appeal to United World Wrestling (UWW) to reconsider Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Olympic Games Women's Wrestling 50kg class competition.
"The Wrestling Federation of India has filed an appeal to UWW to reconsider the decision to disqualify Vinesh, and the IOA is following that up in the strongest possible manner," said Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Dr. PT Usha in a statement.
Expressing her deep disappointment and concern over the decision, Dr. Usha stated, "I met Vinesh at the Olympic Village Polyclinic a short while ago and assured her of the complete support of the Indian Olympic Association, the Government of India, and the entire country. We are providing Vinesh all the medical and emotional support she needs."