National Wrestling coach Virendra Dahiya believes that Vinesh Phogat at least deserved a silver medal after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed her appeal for the silver medal in the women's 50kg event at the Paris Olympics.
"The IOA is committed to ensuring that Vinesh's case is heard. It will continue to advocate justice and fairness in sports, ensuring that the rights and dignity of athletes and everyone in the sports fold are upheld at all times," the IOA statement said.
The star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified hours before her final bout in the women's 50kg category in the Paris Olympics 2024 and was also denied a silver medal despite making it to the final.
The ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration of Sport, which was expected to announce its final verdict on August 13, has sought a further extension of three days. The decision will now be announced on August 16 at 9:30 PM IST. watch to know more!
The ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat suffered a shock disqualification hours before her final bout in the women's 50kg category at the Paris Olympics and is waiting on a CAS's verdict on her plea for a silver medal.
Vinesh Phogat had appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to be awarded a joint-silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. The Indian wrestler was disqualified from her gold medal bout after being found overweight by around 100 grams on the day of her final.
Pat Cummins has expressed his desire to play in the Sheffield Shield in the lead-up to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. On the other hand, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is likely to announce its verdict on Vinesh Phogat on Tuesday. All of that and much more in today's sports wrap.
The decision on awarding Vinesh Phogat with a silver medal or not will be out on August 13. Meanwhile, Vinesh was asked two crucial questions by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The grappler and her team will have to respond to the questions.
Vinesh Phogat is likely to leave for Delhi amdist her appeal for a silver medal is pending a decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Phogat reached the finals of the Paris Olympics in the 50kg category but was disqualified due to being overweight.
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India's campaign at the Paris Olympics 2024 concluded after young wrestler Reetika Hooda's elimination in the women's 76 kg freestyle category on Saturday. India failed to win gold but bagged six medals to produce their joint second-best performance in the Olympic Summer Games.
Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from her 50kg women's freestyle event after being found overweight by 100 grams ahead of her final. Vinesh announced her retirement from wrestling after this heartbreak. She had also filed an appeal in the Court of Arbitration for Sport for a silver medal.
Speaking about Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat and if two silver medals can be given in one weight category, President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, says, "If you ask generally about having two silver medals in one category, then my answer is no."Watch to know more!
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat could not win a medal even after reaching the final in Paris Olympics 2024. Phogat was declared ineligible due to being 100 grams overweight. After this Vinesh appealed to CAS and now the decision is going to come soon whether Vinesh will get the medal or not.
The ace athlete Neeraj Chopra claimed India's only silver at the Paris Olympics 2024 and hopes another one for the wrestler Vinesh Phogat who was shockingly disqualified from her women's 50kg final bout on August 7.
Vinesh Phogat's excellent run in Paris came to a standstill after her weight exceeded the permissible limit in the 50kg category. As per the rules, Vinesh was not allowed to compete in her gold medal bout.
Vinesh Phogat has won medals for the country at the World Championships, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games but her illustrious career is still devoid of an Olympic medal.
Ace Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat and her team approached the Court of Arbitration for Sports and appealed against her disqualification decision at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday. The CAS conducted the hearing on Friday and is expected to announce its verdict before the end of the Olympics.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, despite reaching the final at the Paris Olympics 2024, did not secure a medal due to being 100 grams overweight. Following this, Phogat appealed to CAS, and a decision on whether she will be awarded the medal is expected soon.
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