Not controversial. The incident was not an accident. The athlete was taken from the mat on a stretcher. I don't believe Dulgarian intended to injure his opponent but I believe he intended to punish him and make him look silly. It back fired in a major way. He was beating his opponent easily when it occurred.
Here is the illegal slam that was called. I dont understand why you belive the intent was to make the kid look silly or punish him. I have no desire to embarrass a wrestler of lesser ability. I am simply wrestling, doing what I have trained to do. You can say It was not an accident.. but at the end of the day I show athletes of lesser ability more respect for at least trying.
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