Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejected Vinesh FugatCall for silver medal in women’s 50kg Paris Olympics Disqualified for being overweight before the gold medal match. However, the uncle of an Indian wrestler, Mahavir BogatDespite the unfavorable decision, he expressed his unwavering support for his niece.
CAS confirmed in a statement released on Wednesday that “Vinesh Phogat’s application filed on August 7 has been dismissed.” The decision effectively closes the door to further legal recourse for Vinesh in pursuit of an Olympic medal. However, the announcement was postponed to August 16 and then made public on Wednesday.
Speaking to ANI, Mahavir admitted that the CAS ruling did not leave room for further action. He, however, stressed that Vinesh’s achievement will be celebrated and assured that when she returns to India on August 17, she will be welcomed and honored like a gold medalist.
“We had hoped that the verdict would be in our favour, but after the CAS verdict there is no room left. When Vinesh returns on the 17th, we will welcome her like a gold medalist. We will try our best to convince her to prepare for the 2028 Olympics .
CAS confirmed in a statement released on Wednesday that “Vinesh Phogat’s application filed on August 7 has been dismissed.” The decision effectively closes the door to further legal recourse for Vinesh in pursuit of an Olympic medal. However, the announcement was postponed to August 16 and then made public on Wednesday.
Speaking to ANI, Mahavir admitted that the CAS ruling did not leave room for further action. He, however, stressed that Vinesh’s achievement will be celebrated and assured that when she returns to India on August 17, she will be welcomed and honored like a gold medalist.
“We had hoped that the verdict would be in our favour, but after the CAS verdict there is no room left. When Vinesh returns on the 17th, we will welcome her like a gold medalist. We will try our best to convince her to prepare for the 2028 Olympics .
Vinish was scheduled to compete for the gold medal against American Sarah Ann Hildebrandt on August 7. and was disqualified.
In response to her disqualification, Vinesh appealed to CAS to award her a silver medal. However, her appeal was ultimately dismissed.
On August 8, Vinesh shared a touching message on social media announcing her decision to retire. wrestling.
“Mom, wrestling won me and I lost. Forgive me, your dreams and my courage were shattered. I have no power now. Goodbye Wrestling 2001-2024. I will always be grateful for your forgiveness, “Fu Gat said in her post.
Hildebrandt won the gold medal, defeating Yosnelis Guzman Lopez of Cuba, whom Vinish defeated in the semifinals.
