Paris: In a dramatic turn of events, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s hopes of securing a medal at the Paris Olympics have been revived. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has accepted her plea for a joint silver medal in the women’s 50kg wrestling category. A hearing for the case is scheduled for 9:30 AM Paris time (1 PM IST) on Friday, with an interim verdict expected shortly after.
Phogat was controversially disqualified from the Olympic final after failing to meet the weight requirements. Despite winning her previous matches and securing a place in the final, she was stripped of the chance to compete for gold. The decision sparked outrage and led to fervent support for the Indian wrestler.
The CAS’s decision to accept her appeal marks a significant victory for Phogat and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). The final verdict will determine whether the wrestler will be awarded the silver medal she was denied.