NEW DELHI: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ad-hoc division requires additional time to reach a decision regarding Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat‘s appeal. The 29-year-old athlete was disqualified from the women’s 50kg freestyle final at the Paris Olympics due to being 100gm overweight during the weigh-in on Wednesday.
Initially, the highly anticipated verdict on Phogat’s appeal was scheduled to be announced this evening.However, the CAS has determined that more time is necessary to thoroughly consider the case before delivering its final ruling.
“The ad-hoc division of CAS has extended time till 6pm on August 11, 2024, for the Sole Arbitrator Hon. Dr Annabelle Bennett in the Vinesh Phogat vs. United World Wrestling & the International Olympic Committee to issue a decision,” the IOA said in a statement, as quoted by PTI.
Initially, the highly anticipated verdict on Phogat’s appeal was scheduled to be announced this evening.However, the CAS has determined that more time is necessary to thoroughly consider the case before delivering its final ruling.
“The ad-hoc division of CAS has extended time till 6pm on August 11, 2024, for the Sole Arbitrator Hon. Dr Annabelle Bennett in the Vinesh Phogat vs. United World Wrestling & the International Olympic Committee to issue a decision,” the IOA said in a statement, as quoted by PTI.
“The reasoned order will be issued at a later date,” it added.
An IOA source indicated that the decision is expected to be announced on August 13, two days after the conclusion of the Games in Paris.
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