The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Paris has dismissed Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s request for a silver medal in the women’s 50kg freestyle wrestling at the Paris 2024 Olympics
CAS confirmed that Phogat’s appeal, which challenged the United World Wrestling (UWW) decision to disqualify her from the gold medal match due to a failed second weigh-in, has been rejected. The UWW’s original decision remains in effect.
Phogat’s application, filed on August 7, sought to overturn the UWW ruling, request a new weigh-in, and allow her to compete in the final. The case was reviewed by arbitrator Dr. Annabelle Bennett on August 9. Despite the fast-track nature of CAS proceedings, a decision could not be issued immediately due to the need to hear from the UWW.
Phogat was disqualified from the final against Sarah Hildebrandt of the USA after failing to meet the weight limit by approximately 100 grams.
(With inputs from agency)
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