The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has once again deferred the verdict on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal. Vinesh had challenged her disqualification from the Paris Olympics women’s freestyle 50kg final for being 100 grams overweight during the second-day weigh-in.
The Saga continues in Vinesh Phogat’s case
Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the gold-medal bout due to exceeding the weight limit by a mere 100 grams. Seeking justice, Vinesh appealed to the CAS, hoping to be awarded a joint silver medal. Her case revolves around the contention that the disqualification was unjust.
The CAS ad hoc committee has extended the time limit for the panel to give a decision until August 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM (Paris time). This delay allows for further consideration and evaluation.
Earlier, the Ad-Hoc Division of CAS said it would announce its decision on wrestler Phogat’s case at 6:00 pm (9:30 pm IST) on Saturday, August 10. Vinesh has challenged the decision to disqualify her from the 50kg gold medal bout and has knocked on the CAS doors to be awarded a shared silver medal along with Yusneylis Guzman Lopez at the Paris Olympics.
The Sole Arbitrator Dr Annabelle Bennett AC SC (Australia) heard all parties — applicant Vinesh Phogat, the respondents United World Wrestling and the International Olympic Committee as well as the Indian Olympic Association as an interested party over three hours.
Vinesh Phogat's wait for an Olympic silver medal has been delayed once more, as the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has pushed the decision date to August 16.
This marks the third time that the CAS has delayed its verdict. pic.twitter.com/yplDUPpyUS
— Jist (@jist_news) August 14, 2024
The wrestling world holds its breath, awaiting the CAS’s final ruling. Vinesh Phogat’s journey from disqualification to potential silver medalist remains a gripping saga in the annals of Olympic sports.
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