Uproar over 'disgraceful' act during Olympics wrestling match
Indian finalist Ravi Dahiya stunned the nation after come-from-behind victory in his wrestling semi-final, but he also came away with an ugly mark after a poor moment from his opponent.
Dahiya made the final of the 53kg category in Tokyo, but many have called for the Olympics to take action against his opponent in the semi-final for biting him as he was getting pinned.
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The Indian wrestler found himself 9-2 down against Kazakhstan’s Nurislam Sanayev in the freestyle bantamweight semi-finals but turned things around late in the second period to secure victory by fall.
However, images showed Dahiya on top, pinning Sanayev, before his rival was captured taking a bite of his right arm.
The Indian star bravely endured the bite as he held the pin for the win.
Dahiya emerged from the pin and showed the official the mark, but it was quickly dismissed.
The Indian star put it behind as he had his arm raised, despite an ugly mark on his right bicep.
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Fans were less than impressed with Sanayev's underhanded tactics.
Kazakhstan wrestler SANAYEZ NURISLAM is clearly biting Indian Wrestler RAVI DAHIYA at the end of their bout today.
Where are the Rules?
@Tokyo2020 @NBCOlympics @Olympics https://t.co/Q0n3fNPYIe— Varadraj Adya (@varadadya) August 4, 2021
How unfair is this , couldn’t hit our #RaviDahiya ‘s spirit, so bit his hand. Disgraceful Kazakh looser Nurislam Sanayev.
Ghazab Ravi , bahut seena chaunda kiya aapne #Wrestling pic.twitter.com/KAVn1Akj7F— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 4, 2021
Today, Indian wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya was bitten by Kazakhstan's wrestler Nurislam Sanayev in semi-final at Olympics.
Even after that, Dahiya didn't even flinch and, finally, he won & assured medal for India. pic.twitter.com/90UIEqB9IE— Anshul Saxena (@AskAnshul) August 4, 2021
This is not acceptable 😤
Kazakhstan's wrestler biting biting Indian wrestler Ravi Kumar when Ravi pinned him to earn a victory by fall . pic.twitter.com/vlEFNTiuJh— ADV SURESH MAKTA (@MaktaSuresh) August 4, 2021
All of us who watched match saw #Kazakhstan Wrestler ВITE #RaviKumarDahiya for a good 15seconds!! HATS OFF TO Ravi Kumar for bearing the pain. Later He showed his arm to refree but this got overlooked. #TeamIndia should register a formal complaint with OIC @Olympics @KirenRijiju pic.twitter.com/dKYnLG5xuJ
— Rosy (@rose_k01) August 4, 2021
Ravi Kumar Dahiya has secured SILVER after beating Sanayev Nurislam in the freestyle wrestling in the Tokyo Olympics. Will play for Gold in the final. Even thought the later tried to steal a win by biting Ravi Kumar Dahiya. pic.twitter.com/HVLoOpsyiJ
— रमता जोगी (@TheGeniusStupid) August 5, 2021
What a come back it's brilliant victory👌
His Opponent was biting but champ is his own way 🏅🎯🥇#RaviKumarDahiya #Olympics #IndiaAtTokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/aGAWwg6gZt— Prakash B (@Prakaashmali) August 4, 2021
Today, Indian wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya was bitten by Kazakhstan's wrestler Nurislam Sanayev in semi-final at Olympics.
Even after that, Dahiya didn't even flinch and, finally, he won & assured medal for India. pic.twitter.com/90UIEqB9IE— Anshul Saxena (@AskAnshul) August 4, 2021
The Indian will take on twice world champion Zavur Uguev in the gold medal bout after the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC)wrestler beat Iran’s Reza Atri 8-3.
However, Dahiya's compatriot Deepak Punia was no match for 2018 world champion David Taylor of the United States, who scored with a series of turns to win the freestyle middleweight semi-final 10-0 in the first period.
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