Controversy erupts on day one of judo competition over scoring dispute

On the opening day of the judo competition, controversy emerged in the girls' under-44 kg category, as allegations of biased scoring were raised by N Ramitha, a young athlete from Ayyankali Sports School, Thiruvananthapuram.

Ramitha filed an official complaint, claiming irregularities in the scoring process. She argued that she fell during the match only after her opponent lifted her—an action not typically awarded points. However, the jury awarded points to her opponent, ultimately leading to Ramitha's defeat.

The decision sparked heated exchanges among participants and coaches, with a visibly upset Ramitha breaking down in tears. The issue has raised questions about the judging criteria and has cast a shadow over the first day of the event.