IOA president Dr. PT Usha clarifies that athletes and coaches, not the IOA-appointed CMO, are responsible for weight management in certain sports.

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Dr. PT Usha states that athletes and their coaches, not the IOA-appointed Chief Medical Officer, are responsible for weight management in sports like wrestling, weightlifting, boxing, and judo. IOA-appointed medical teams assist in recovery and injury management and support athletes without personal nutritionists and physiotherapists. Vinesh Phogat was disqualified for exceeding the weight limit in the Paris Olympics, and the Court of Arbitration for Sport has extended the decision deadline for her disqualification appeal until August 13, 2024.

August 11, 2024
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