In a welcome and somewhat abrupt departure from his normally stoic; staid and reticent ways; cricketing legend Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar has openly committed his support and allegiance to the cause of furthering and fostering suspended woman boxer Sarita Devi's case with the authorities that matter.........
In a letter written to Union Sports Minister; Sarbananda Sonowal a few days back; Tendudkar candidly admitted that he was deeply perturbed; dismayed and appalled by the lackadaisical and lethargic attitude adopted by both Indian Boxing's parent body as well as the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).........
Tendulkar in his letter said that though there is no question of pardoning or simply over looking Sarita's less than sportsman like behaviour during the medal presentation ceremony after losing her semi final bout in highly controversial and suspect circumstances to her South Korean opponent in the Incheon Asian Games ; the proposed life ban proposed by International Amateur Boxing's parent body seemed a clear cut case of overkill as well as trying a little too hard to make an example of an emotionally distressed and distraught individual..........
Sarita's actions were nothing more than an emotional outburst against the apparent wrong meted out to her by the ringside officials at the end of her semi final bout that ended or concluded in less than exemplary circumstances as both Sarita as well as a significant majority of the amateur boxing world were of the considered view that the proposed life ban was clearly a case of overkill and that the manner needed to be disposed off in a manner that furthered the cause as well as personal interests of both Sarita as well as International Amateur Boxing's governing body..........
One may well do well to recall the fact that Ms. Sarita Devi had initially refused to receive her bronze medal from the concerned authorities as well as awarded the same to her Korean opponent following the completion of the medal distribution ceremony in her pet event (60 kg category)..........
In his letter Tendulkar said that while there was no question of condoning or pardoning Sarita Devi's allegedly boorish behaviour; her shoddy state of mind; raw nerves and heightened emotions were responsible for the same and this seemingly irrational behaviour was not the result of some well thought out or machiavellian enterprise.........
Pointing out or highlighting the fact that Sarita had already tendered an unconditional apology and expressed remorse at her "eccentric" behaviour; Tendulkar strongly urged the concerned sports as well as prime minister to take up her case vigorously and painstakingly in order to all but diminish the overhanging or implied threat of a live ban looming large over the horizon........
Imploring the sports minister to immediately set up or constitute a specialised task force comprising of senior officials of the Indian Olympic Association; Boxing Federation as well as noted legal minds and empowering it to represent Sarita's case effectively and efficaciously thereby minimising her chances of contracting a life ban for her unprovoked emotional outburst........
Expressing his gratitude and thanks to the sports minister; Tendulkar said that he for one was more than hopeful about the sports minister taking up Sarita's case in a vigorous and uncompromising manner thereby earning her that much desired and deserved pardon........
In a letter written to Union Sports Minister; Sarbananda Sonowal a few days back; Tendudkar candidly admitted that he was deeply perturbed; dismayed and appalled by the lackadaisical and lethargic attitude adopted by both Indian Boxing's parent body as well as the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).........
Tendulkar in his letter said that though there is no question of pardoning or simply over looking Sarita's less than sportsman like behaviour during the medal presentation ceremony after losing her semi final bout in highly controversial and suspect circumstances to her South Korean opponent in the Incheon Asian Games ; the proposed life ban proposed by International Amateur Boxing's parent body seemed a clear cut case of overkill as well as trying a little too hard to make an example of an emotionally distressed and distraught individual..........
Sarita's actions were nothing more than an emotional outburst against the apparent wrong meted out to her by the ringside officials at the end of her semi final bout that ended or concluded in less than exemplary circumstances as both Sarita as well as a significant majority of the amateur boxing world were of the considered view that the proposed life ban was clearly a case of overkill and that the manner needed to be disposed off in a manner that furthered the cause as well as personal interests of both Sarita as well as International Amateur Boxing's governing body..........
One may well do well to recall the fact that Ms. Sarita Devi had initially refused to receive her bronze medal from the concerned authorities as well as awarded the same to her Korean opponent following the completion of the medal distribution ceremony in her pet event (60 kg category)..........
In his letter Tendulkar said that while there was no question of condoning or pardoning Sarita Devi's allegedly boorish behaviour; her shoddy state of mind; raw nerves and heightened emotions were responsible for the same and this seemingly irrational behaviour was not the result of some well thought out or machiavellian enterprise.........
Pointing out or highlighting the fact that Sarita had already tendered an unconditional apology and expressed remorse at her "eccentric" behaviour; Tendulkar strongly urged the concerned sports as well as prime minister to take up her case vigorously and painstakingly in order to all but diminish the overhanging or implied threat of a live ban looming large over the horizon........
Imploring the sports minister to immediately set up or constitute a specialised task force comprising of senior officials of the Indian Olympic Association; Boxing Federation as well as noted legal minds and empowering it to represent Sarita's case effectively and efficaciously thereby minimising her chances of contracting a life ban for her unprovoked emotional outburst........
Expressing his gratitude and thanks to the sports minister; Tendulkar said that he for one was more than hopeful about the sports minister taking up Sarita's case in a vigorous and uncompromising manner thereby earning her that much desired and deserved pardon........
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