Vinesh Phogat's CAS Hearing: Will India’s Olympic Hopes Turn Silver?

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has wrapped up its hearing regarding Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the 50kg gold medal bout at the Paris Olympics. The hearing, which lasted three hours, aimed to resolve Phogat’s appeal against her exclusion and her bid to secure a shared silver medal with Yusneylis Guzman Lopez.

Phogat, disqualified for being 100 grams over the weight limit, has challenged this decision, hoping for a favorable verdict. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) remains optimistic about a positive outcome and has indicated that a preliminary decision might be announced soon, with a detailed explanation to follow.

The final ruling on Phogat's appeal will be crucial for both the athlete and India's standing in the Olympics, and it is anticipated to be issued before the Closing Ceremony. The decision now rests with Sole Arbitrator Dr. Annabelle Bennett AC SC from Australia.