One-year ban on Sarita is not a big penalty: Vijender
Star Indian Boxer Vijender Singh Said The One-year AIBA Ban On Sarita Devi Was Not A Big Penalty And It Was Actually A Good Decision Since She Was Not Banned For Life.
Star Indian boxer Vijender Singh said the one-year AIBA ban on Sarita Devi was not a big penalty and it was actually a good decision since she was not banned for life.Taking a disciplinary action, International Boxing Association (AIBA) slapped the ban on Sarita for refusing to accept her bronze medal during the podium ceremony at Incheon Asian Games.Sarita, a mother of one, was also fined 1,000 Swiss francs (USD 1020) for her action."It is a good decision by AIBA. Initially, there was speculation that it will be a life ban. One year will passvery quickly. I heard she is injured so she will recover also," Vijender said."I don't think it's a big penalty. She is a good boxer... I respect her," the winner of a bronze medal at the Beijing Olympic Games, added.Vijender was in the city for an MTV programme.
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