– The Court of Arbitration for Sport has postponed the verdict on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the women’s 50 kg final at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
– The decision, originally set to be announced on August 13, is now scheduled for August 16.
– Phogat has delayed her return to India until the ruling is finalised, with the Indian Olympic Association confirming the rescheduled verdict is crucial for her Olympic aspirations.
– CAS has established an ad hoc division in Paris to expedite Olympic-related cases, with Phogat appealing for the silver medal after exceeding the weight limit by 100 grams.
– The incident has sparked scrutiny of the IOA and its role in weight management, with the IOA President clarifying that responsibility falls on athletes and their coaches.