Paris Olympics: PM Modi dials IOA chief after Vinesh's setback (Image Source: IANS)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha to seek first hand information on Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the 50kg women's wrestling at the Paris Olympics.
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha to seek first hand information on wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the 50kg women's wrestling at the Paris Olympics.
The Prime Minister also sought the options India has and asked the IOA chief to explore the full range of options to help Vinesh’s case. He also urged PT Usha to file a strong protest regarding the disqualification, if that helps the wrestler.