Post PT Usha's Comments On Vinesh Phogat's 'Weight Management', Olympic Gold Medallist Highlights Need For Wrestlers
In the wake of PT Usha's comments regarding Vinesh Phogat's recent performance, Paris Olympics gold medallist Rei Higuchi has stepped forward to emphasise the comprehensive requirements that wrestlers need to excel in the sport. Higuchi, a celebrated athlete from Japan, has a wealth of experience in competitive wrestling and understands the multifaceted demands that come with it.Vinesh Phogat CAS Hearing Verdict Final Decision Today The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha didn't mince any words while responding to the criticism against IOA's medical team, especially chief medical officer Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala and said in statement - "...the responsibility of weight management of athletes in sports like wrestling, weightlifting, boxing and judo is that of each athlete and his or her coach and NOT that of the IOA-appointed Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala and his team. In a recent statement, Higuchi outlined the key elements contributing to a wrestler’s success. He stated, "Wrestling involves strength, physicality, technique, mentality, nutrition, weight management, rest, sleep, video analysis, and maintaining a balance in all these training areas, along with the guidance of a knowledgeable and trustworthy coach." This perspective highlights the multiple factors that need to be synchronized for a wrestler to succeed. Wrestling is about strength, physicality, technique, mentality, nutrition, weight loss, rest, sleep, video research, and the quantity, quality, and balance of all of these training areas. And an understanding and trustworthy coach.— Rei Higuchi (@Reihiguchi0128) August 11, 2024 Before the championship match, Vinesh failed to meet the weight requirements during the weigh-ins. Despite this, Higuchi chose to disregard the issue, suggesting that it may not be of great importance.Higuchi, a two-time Olympic medallist, is one of Japan’s most decorated athletes. In 2020, he suffered a similar fate to Vinesh's when he was disqualified for being 50 grams overweight at the weigh-ins.After Vinesh retired amidst the controversy she has been involved in, Higuchi dropped a message to console her. He wrote, "I understand your pain the best. Same 50g. Don't worry about the voices around you. Life goes on. Rising from setbacks is the most beautiful thing. Take a good rest." I understand your pain the best.same 50g.Don't worry about the voices around you.Life goes on.Rising from setbacks is the most beautiful thing.Take a good rest. https://t.co/KxtTMw4vhL— Rei Higuchi (@Reihiguchi0128) August 9, 2024 Vinesh has recently filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to determine whether the Indian wrestler should be awarded a joint-silver medal. The CAS has not yet issued a verdict on the matter.
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