Three years prior, in the course of the qualifiers for the Tokyo Olympics, Higuchi discovered himself eradicated from the competitors for a mere 50-gram extra in weight.The implications had been extreme, as he additionally misplaced a subsequent playoff bout, in the end denying him the chance to compete in his dwelling Olympics, regardless of being thought-about a high contender on the time.
“I perceive your ache one of the best. Identical 50g. Don’t be concerned in regards to the voices round you. Life goes on. Rising from setbacks is probably the most stunning factor. Take a very good relaxation,” Higuchi, who defeated India’s Aman Sehrawat within the 57kg freestyle class semifinals en route his gold, wrote on X whereas commenting on Vinesh’s retirement announcement.
Earlier than claiming gold in Paris, Higuchi had earned a silver medal on the 2016 Rio Video games.
“I’ve handed via a setback and despair, however I managed to succeed by believing myself. Nonetheless, I do not assume I may’ve received the gold medal with my efforts alone,” Higuchi was quoted as saying by ‘Japan Information’ as he appeared again on the Tokyo debacle for which he blamed his fondness for junk meals at the moment, PTI reported.
Vinesh, 29, has submitted an attraction to the Court docket of Arbitration for Sport’s ad-hoc division, difficult her disqualification. The choice is anticipated to be introduced later this night, following the conclusion of the listening to on Friday.
The disqualification occurred attributable to Vinesh being 100gm obese in the course of the weigh-in previous to her gold medal match in opposition to Sara Ann Hildebrandt from the US.
Because of the disqualification, Yusneylis Guzman Lopez from Cuba, who Vinesh had defeated within the semifinals on Tuesday, took her place within the remaining.
In her attraction, Vinesh has requested that she be awarded a joint silver medal alongside Lopez, arguing that she was inside the allowed weight restrict throughout her matches on Tuesday.
In the course of the CAS listening to, Vinesh was represented by outstanding senior advocates Harish Salve and Vidushpat Singhania.