IOA strongly condemns verdict against boxer Vikas

August 04, 2012 12:15

The Indian Olympic Association has also came out in support of Boxer Vikas Krishnan, who was ousted from the Olympics after the International Boxing Association overturned the result of his pre-quarterfinal bout following a review, and condemned the decision of AIBA.

"IOA condemns this decision. This result should be strongly taken up by the Indian contingent and unitedly protested and reviewed," IOA vice-President Tarlochan Singh said.

"There are four different judges and they make their separate decisions. It is baffling why did none of them objected to this. Four people have given verdicts and it is wrong for USA to appeal after the decision has been given," he added.

Vikas' father Krishan Kumar said: "It is totally wrong. I had a word with him after he was declared a winner and then we went to sleep. It is only in the morning that we saw that the decision has been overturned.

"The officials of the Indian team they should protest against this decision and he should be reinstated. If this is not protested, it will affect the moral of the boxers. I also want to request Sports Minister Ajay Maken to take it up with USA and help it to be overturned," he added.

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