Indian wrestler Antim Panghal, who misplaced within the 53kg class, was summoned by the police contained in the Athletes’ Village in Paris. Antim was accused of ‘smuggling’ her sister contained in the village, in a serious violation of the principles.
It’s learnt that Antim and her sister are more likely to be ‘deported’ again to India on Thursday.
“The Indian Olympic Affiliation has determined to fly wrestler Antim and her assist workers again after a disciplinary breach was dropped at IOA’s discover by the French authorities,” an IOA assertion stated.
Furthermore, Antim’s assist workers — coaches Bhagat Singh and Vikas — have been embroiled in one other police case. In line with sources, they took a cab from the Village to their lodge on Wednesday night. Upon reaching the lodge, they refused to pay the cab driver and misbehaved with him earlier than speeding contained in the premises. The cab driver, sources added, additionally approached the police following the incident.
Antim made her Olympic debut on Wednesday within the 53 kg class — the pet weight class of Vinesh Phogat. Thought-about one among India’s medal prospects, she misplaced in a one-sided first spherical bout towards Zeynep Yetgil. The 19-year-old left the Champ-de-Mars Area in tears and was accompanied by her sister and coaches to the lodge the place they have been staying.
She then requested her sister to pack her belongings and journey along with her to the Village, the place Antim handed the heavy safety checkpoints along with her accreditation card. Then, she handed the cardboard to her sister. When she tried to sneak in posing as Antim, she was caught by the Village safety.
Late on Wednesday night, Antim and her sister have been on the police station contained in the Village. It’s learnt that the police have suggested the Indian staff officers to guide them on the flight again to India on Thursday.
The Indian contingent leaders couldn’t be reached for a remark when contacted.