‘If sports are kept separate from politics…’: WFI chief criticizes politicians for exploiting Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification

The Wrestling Federation of India’s chief criticized politicians for politicizing Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the women’s 50kg wrestling final at the Paris Olympics. Despite efforts to make weight, she was 100 grams over. The WFI head stated adhering to rules was crucial, and hoped for a favorable outcome in Phogat’s appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.