Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:20pm on 07 Aug 2024,Wednesday Sports
American wrestling legend Jordan Burroughs has called for rule changes after Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics for failing to make weight for her gold-medal match. Burroughs proposed a 1 kg weight allowance, later weigh-ins, and guaranteed medals for finalists. "Give Vinesh Phogat silver," he urged, highlighting the unfairness of the current rules. His call has garnered support from fellow Olympian Sakshi Malik, who tweeted, "This would be the right decision." Burroughs' suggestions aim to ensure fair competition and prevent heartbreak for athletes like Phogat.
