Hopes still alive for Phogat

Disqualified from the Paris Olympics after she was found to be around 100 grams overweight during the mandatory weigh-in, India’s star wrestler, Vinesh Phogat has announced her retirement from the sport. India has shown a lot of empathy and support for her. Many people, including prominent athletes like Neeraj Chopra, expressed their sadness and disappointment over the incident. Neeraj mentioned feeling heartbroken for Vinesh, especially since she was on her way to potentially winning a gold medal. There are also discussions and theories about a possible conspiracy against India, with some feeling that Vinesh was unfairly targeted. Despite the setback, many admire her resilience and the journey she has had, overcoming numerous challenges and injuries to reach this point.

Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024 was heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) today. She was disqualified from the women’s 50kg freestyle wrestling final for being 100 grams overweight. Vinesh filed two appeals – one to participate in the final and another to be awarded a joint silver medal. While her first appeal was rejected, the CAS accepted her second request. Senior advocate Harish Salve is representing her during the hearing. CAS, an independent body established in 1984, resolves sports-related disputes through arbitration or mediation.