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We even cut her hair: India’s CMO at Paris Olympics Dr Dinshaw ParidiwalaWe even
Updated On: 08 August, 2024 07:06 AM IST | Paris | Agencies
Small amounts of water had to be given to prevent dehydration
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India’s Chief Medical Officer at the Paris Olympics, Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, on Wednesday revealed that cutting off Vinesh Phogat’s hair was among the “drastic measures” taken to help her stay in the weight limit for her gold medal bout.
“Small amounts of water had to be given to prevent dehydration. Her post-participation weight was found to be increased. The coach initiated the normal process of weight cut that he has always employed with Vinesh and felt confident that it would be achieved,” Paridiwala said in a statement issued by IOA.
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