Wrestling Controversy: Vinesh Phogat's Olympic Appeal

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her disqualification at the Olympic finals for being 100gm overweight concluded at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The Indian Olympic Association remains hopeful for a positive resolution. Phogat, who announced her retirement, seeks joint silver with her replacement, Cuban wrestler Yusneylis Guzman Lopez.

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her disqualification from the Olympic finals concluded at the ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) expressed hope for a positive outcome.

The CAS ad-hoc division, set up for dispute resolution during the Games, accepted Vinesh's appeal against her ouster for being 100gm overweight before her final bout against gold-winner Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of the USA. The IOA remains optimistic about the appeal's result.

Vinesh, represented by high-profile senior advocates Harish Salve and Vidushpat Singhania, is seeking a joint silver with Cuban wrestler Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, who replaced her and subsequently lost in the finals. IOA stated that all parties presented their legal submissions and oral arguments during a three-hour hearing, with a decision expected soon.