Vinesh Phogat’s CAS hearing: Indian wrestler hopes remain alive; CAS to issue decision before Olympics end
CAS issued a statement on Vinesh Phogat's appeal, confirming that a decision will be issued before the end of Paris Olympics
Vinesh Phogat’s CAS hearing: The decision on awarding former Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat a silver medal following her disqualification from the final of women's 50 kg wrestling will be taken before the end of the ongoing marquee event, announced the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Friday.
According to a press release by the CAS, an application was filed at the Ad hoc Division at 16:45 CEST on 7 August 2024 by Vinesh Phogat in relation to the "decision taken by United World Wrestling (UWW) to replace her, because of her failed second weigh-in, before the gold medal match of the Women's Freestyle 50kg competition at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 that was due to commence at 18:15 CEST the same day."
On Thursday, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following her disqualification from the 50 kg category final at the Paris Olympics.
Phogat, who was set to compete against the United States' Sarah Ann Hildebrandt for the gold medal, was disqualified on Wednesday for breaching the weight limit.
Following her disqualification from the Paris Olympics final, Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling on Thursday.
In an emotional post on social media, Vinesh expressed her heartbreak, stating that wrestling had ultimately defeated her, shattering her spirit. Vinesh began her professional career in 2001, and 2024 marks the end of her journey as a competitive wrestler.
"Maa kushti (wrestling) won against me, I lost. Forgive me, your dream and my courage have been broken. I don't have any more strength now. Goodbye Wrestling 2001-2024. I will always be indebted to you all for forgiveness," Vinesh Phogat wrote.
Vinesh Phogat's Wrestling Achievements
- Gold Medalist at the 2018 Asian Games
- Gold Medalist at the 2018 Commonwealth Games
- Bronze Medalist at the 2019 World Wrestling Championships
- Two-time Gold Medalist at the Asian Championships (2018, 2019)
- Three-time Gold Medalist at the Commonwealth Championships (2016, 2017, 2018)