Vinesh Phogat's Plea Against Olympic Disqualification Accepted By CAS, Verdict Today

09.08.2024 - 06:57 sports.ndtv.com

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's heartbreaking exit from the Paris Olympics 2024 made the entire India emotional. Vinesh, who had entered the women's 50kg freestyle wrestling final, was disqualified from the event for being 100 grams overweight.

A day after her disqualification, Vinesh bid adieu to her international wrestling career, saying that she didn't have the strength to continue anymore.

Amid this chaos, the Indian grappler also filed an appeal in the Court of Arbitration for Sport, challenging her disqualification from the medal event.

A new development has now come to light that Vinesh's appeal has been accepted by the CAS and the court's hearing will be taking place today.

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Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat returned to India on Saturday after her Paris Olympics 2024 campaign and received an overwhelming reception from the crowd. Hundreds of supporters had gathered outside the IGI airport in New Delhi to give a rousing welcome to Vinesh who was disqualified for being overweight after reaching the 50kg final at the Olympics. Vinesh's appeal against her disqualification was also rejected by the ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Amid this grand welcome in Delhi, a very heartwarming moment was captured from Vinesh's native village in Haryana.

"Matter Of Great Pride": What PM Narendra Modi Said On Vinesh Phogat's Paris Olympics 2024 Feat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped praise on wrestler Vinesh Phogat for her scintillating show at the Paris Olympics and becoming the first Indian woman grappler to reach the final. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met and greeted the Indian athletes and medal winners of the recently concluded Paris Olympics at his residence 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in the national capital on Independence Day. While interacting with Indian contingent from the Paris Olympics, PM Modi noted Vinesh's achievement and said, "Vinesh became the first Indian (women) to reach the finals in wrestling, which is a matter of great pride for all of us."

"We Will Welcome Her Like A Gold Medalist": Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's Uncle Mahavir

After the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed Vinesh Phogat's appeal for the silver medal in the women's 50kg event at the Paris Olympics, the Indian wrestler's uncle Mahavir Phogat said that we will welcome her like a Gold Medalist when she returns to India on August 17. On Wednesday, CAS released a statement to confirm that, "The application field by Vinesh Phogat on August 7 has been dismissed." Speaking to ANI, Mahavir said that there's no scope of anything after the verdict of the CAS came out. He added that everyone will treat Vinesh like a gold medalist when she returns to India on August 17.

"Those Who Want Medals...": Bajrang Punia's Massive Take On Vinesh Phogat's CAS Verdict

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's petition for joint silver medal in the Paris Olympics 2024 was dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Wednesday. Vinesh was disqualified from the 50kg freestyle wrestling gold medal match for being overweight. The wrestler filed an appeal in front of CAS for a joint-silver medal in the category but her request was denied. "The application filed by Vinesh Phogat on 7 August 2024 is dismissed," the CAS said in its initial order. 2020 Tokyo Olympics bronze medal-winning wrestler Bajrang Punia took to social media to react to CAS' verdict on Vinesh.

Vinesh Phogat Olympic Medal Case: Why Repeated Deferring Of Verdict By Court May Be Good

Vinesh Phogat's wait just got longer. The Indian star wrestler had appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after she was disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 women's 50kg wrestling final as she was 100 grams overweight. Vinesh's appeal to CAS was that she was within the permissible weight limit when she qualified for the final and hence was eligible for a shared silver medal. However, the verdict date for the case has been deferred a couple of times now.

Suspense Continues Over Vinesh Phogat's Olympic Silver Medal Verdict By Court Of Arbitration For Sport, New Deadline Is...

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's Olympic silver medal verdict date has been deferred by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) yet again. While earlier it was said that the verdict would come before the Paris Olympics 2024 ended, it has now been deferred for the second time. The first possible CAS verdict date was August 10, which was then moved to August 13. Now, the new verdict date is August 16.