CAS rejects Wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against disqualification from Paris Olympics

By  News On Air   Aug 16, 2024

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s joint silver medal hope came to an end with the Court of Arbitration for Sport, CAS, rejecting her appeal against disqualification from the Paris Olympics. The ad-hoc division of the CAS rejected her appeal days after it concluded the hearing in the case.

Vinesh Phogat was disqualified after she weighed 100 grams more than her 50-kg weight category on the day of her final gold medal bout. Following this, Phogat approached the CAS for a joint silver medal. In a statement, IOA President PT Usha expressed shock and disappointment at the decision of the CAS. The IOA said that it is exploring the next legal remedy available for Phogat.