Internet Desk: The controversy regarding Indian distance runner O P Jaisha came in a twist as coach of the athlete Nikolai Snesarev supported the Indian officials at Rio. He claimed that the officials asked her for better refreshment during her run, a day before her run.
“One day before the event, AFI officials approached us to ask whether Jaisha needs any special refreshments like glucose and extra water in the stations. But, she had said know stating the normal amount of water would be enough. I had specifically asked her as well that whether she needed extra water in the sidelines as she consumes quite a bit during the race. She had said the amount given by the organisers would be enough”, said Nikolai.
Nikolai assured his statement by saying that he personally asked Jaisha about better refreshment. He added, “I asked Jaisha whether she will use personalised drinks or normal water provided by organisers. She said she will use normal water only.”
Deputy AFI coach Radhakrishnan Nair confirmed the statement of Nikolai. He also said, “Yes, I had personally gone and asked Coach a day before the race.about refreshments. Not only that I had asked a second time as well, about water.”
Jaisha took part in the women’s marathon this Olympics. She fainted during the run. After that she complained of mismanagement by the Athletics Federation of India officials. She complained that she was not provided with water at least.