Decision on Vinesh appeal for silver medal deferred to August 16

Paris: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has postponed the decision on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against her disqualification at the Paris Olympics yet again. The new deadline for the decision is 9.30 pm (IST) on August 16.

The CAS heard the case on Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification on Friday evening at the ad hoc division set up for the Olympics.

The case for reprieve was filed on August 7 at the CAS after Vinesh was disqualified by the UWW for being overweight by just 100 gm before the finals of the Women’s 50kg freestyle wrestling match.

“All parties were given a chance to put forth their views,” said Vidushpat Singhania, one of the lawyers representing the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). The argument was led by senior advocate Harish Salve.

Singhania said there were representations from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the technical committee of the United World Wrestling. Vinesh also joined the hearing with her lawyers.