Vinesh Phogat CAS Verdict Live: Will Indian Wrestling Star Triumph for Silver? Emotional Victory Awaits!
Indian Olympic Association President Meets Wrestler Vinesh Phogat After Hospitalization; CAS Verdict Pending for Olympic Disqualification Appeal
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha met with wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was hospitalized following her disqualification from the Paris Olympics. The sporting world eagerly awaits the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) verdict regarding Phogat’s joint silver medal plea.
Phogat’s remarkable performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics saw her defeat world number one Yusi Susaki of Japan, Ukraine’s Oksana Livach, and Cuba’s Yusneylys Guzman, making her the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final. However, her journey took a dramatic turn when she was found 100 grams over the weight limit for the gold-medal bout and was subsequently disqualified. The dehydration and exhaustion from her weight-cutting efforts led to her hospitalization.
Upon recovery, Phogat appealed to the CAS, seeking a joint silver medal with Guzman Lopez, who replaced her in the final against eventual gold medalist Sarah Hildebrandt of the United States. The CAS, which was expected to announce its decision shortly after the hearing last Friday, postponed the verdict to Tuesday at 9:30 PM IST.
If CAS rules in Phogat’s favor, India’s medal tally for the Paris 2024 Olympics would increase from six to seven, tying their best haul from the Tokyo Olympics.
Individuals across India’s sports fraternity, including cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and javelin star Neeraj Chopra, have voiced support for Phogat, emphasizing her deserving a silver medal due to her clean and fair competition.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport’s decision remains highly anticipated, with a potential impact on the future recognition and honor of Vinesh Phogat’s achievements in wrestling.
Key Points
- PT Usha meets Phogat post-hospitalization.
- Phogat disqualified from the gold-medal bout due to being 100 grams over the weight limit.
- CAS to decide on Phogat’s appeal for a joint silver medal on Tuesday at 9:30 PM IST.
- If successful, India’s medal tally for Paris 2024 could rise to seven.
- Support from sports icons and leaders for Phogat’s case.
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