Olympic Notes: Boxer Could Face Disciplinary Action For Refusing To Accept Medal

Indian boxer L. Sarita Devi "could face disciplinary action after being reported to Asian Olympic officials for refusing to accept her bronze medal at the Asian Games on Wednesday." Sarita "refused to wear the medal when it was presented to her on Wednesday, taking it only in her hand before trying to drape it over another competitor who had beaten her in a fight the previous day." When the presentation was over, "she left the medal behind, despite being told by the organisers to take it with her" (REUTERS, 10/1). ... The IOC said it was "satisfied" with the state of preparations for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. IOCrepresentatives "completed a three-day visit of Rio Wednesday, including an inspection of event venues and meetings with local officials" (IANS, 10/2).