Vinesh Phogat: ‘Umeed karte hai desh ke khate me medal jude’: Yogeshwar Dutt optimistic as CAS extends deadline for verdict on Vinesh Phogat’s Olympic enchantment | Paris Olympics 2024 Information

NEW DELHI: Olympic medalist wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt has expressed optimism about fellow Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat‘s ongoing enchantment relating to her disqualification from the Paris Olympics. The Court docket of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has prolonged the deadline for delivering its verdict on Phogat’s enchantment to Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Dutt hopes for a positive final result that might add one other medal to India’s tally.
In a dialog with ANI, Dutt commented, “CAS has prolonged the time for a verdict on Vinesh’s enchantment until August 13…We hope for one thing optimistic… Now we have gained six medals, I hope one thing optimistic will occur, including yet another medal to the tally.”

Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics ultimate as a consequence of a slight breach of the load restrict. She had been a powerful contender for gold after defeating Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez within the semi-finals. Her disqualification occurred on the day of her scheduled match in opposition to Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of the US for the gold medal. Phogat has since appealed to CAS to be awarded the silver medal as an alternative.

Dutt highlighted the contributions of wrestling to India’s Olympic medal depend for the fifth consecutive Olympics, noting Aman Sehrawat’s current bronze medal within the 57kg freestyle occasion. Dutt additionally emphasised the vital significance of weight administration in wrestling.
“The rule may be very clear. For instance, I competed within the 65kg class, so my weight must be 65 or beneath. Even 10 grams greater than 65 will not work. Each wrestler who has performed on the worldwide and even nationwide degree is aware of that they’ve to keep up weight,” Dutt defined.

The Indian Olympic Affiliation (IOA) on Saturday confirmed that CAS prolonged the deadline for a ultimate resolution till August 13, 2024, at 6:00 PM Paris time (9:30 PM IST). The extension gives further time for all events concerned to submit any obligatory paperwork for consideration earlier than the only arbitrator, Dr. Annabelle Bennett.
Reacting to the extension, Mahavir Phogat, Vinesh’s uncle and a legendary determine in Indian wrestling, expressed the household’s anticipation. “It has been three days since now we have been ready. At any time when the choice is out, we will likely be pleased,” he said.
Vinesh Phogat had introduced her retirement from wrestling following the disqualification.