The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is set to deliver its verdict on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal regarding her disqualification from the Olympic finals. The decision is expected by 6 pm local time (9.30 pm IST) on Saturday.
The appeal was filed following Phogat’s disqualification due to being 100 grams overweight on the day of her final match against Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of the USA. The CAS Ad Hoc Division, established for Olympic dispute resolution, has extended the decision deadline to 10 August 2024 at 18h00 Paris time.
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has expressed optimism about a favorable outcome, asserting their hope for a positive resolution. Phogat’s appeal seeks a joint silver medal with Cuban wrestler Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, whom she had defeated in the semifinals but was later replaced by in the final match.
Phogat’s case has been presented by prominent advocates Harish Salve and Vidushpat Singhania.
