Due to the delay in the announcement of the verdict regarding Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification, sources have revealed that the Indian wrestler will not return to India until the decision is made.
Speaking to ANI, sources said, “Vinesh will not come to India until her verdict is announced.”
Meanwhile, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has postponed the verdict on Phogat’s appeal regarding her disqualification from the women’s 50 kg final at the Paris Olympics to August 16. The decision, initially scheduled for August 13 at 9:30 pm IST, has now been delayed.
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What Happened?
Earlier, Vinesh Phogat reached the gold medal match by defeating Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez 5-0 in the semi-finals. However, she was disqualified for breaching the 50 kg weight limit by 100 grams during the weigh-in.
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On August 7, Phogat requested CAS to award her the silver medal. Additionally, the day after her disqualification, Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling.
(With Inputs From ANI)