Olympics 2024: Vinesh Phogat's medal wait continues, verdict delayed till August 16

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has further delayed the verdict for Vinesh Phogat's plea on Tuesday, August 13. This is the third time that the sports court has extended its time limit on the matter. The court is now expected to announce its verdict on August 16, Friday by 9:30 pm IST. Phogat had originally challenged her disqualification from the Paris Olympics and had appealed to be given a joint silver medal in the women's 50kg category. The court on Tuesday said in a



statement that it will be further delaying the verdict in the case where Phogat and the Indian Olympic Association have challenged the International Olympic Committee and the United World Wrestling's decision.

"By application of Article 18 of the CAS Arbitration Rules for the Olympic Games, the President of the CAS Ad Hoc Division extends the time-limit for the Panel to give a decision until 16 August 2024 at 18h00 (Paris time),." CAS's ad-hoc division has said.