Vinesh Phogat delays return to India until verdict is announced: Sources

Star wrestler Vinesh Phogat has reportedly extended her stay in Paris until the verdict regarding her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024 is announced as per news agency ANIThe Court of Arbitration for Sport CAS has further delayed the ruling on Phogatrsquos appeal concerning her disqualification from the womenrsquos 50 kg final at the Paris Olympics 2024 Originally scheduled for August 13 the verdict has now been postponed to August 16CAS has established a special ad hoc division in Paris overseen by President Michael Lenard from the United States to address Olympicrelated cases This division operates within the Paris judicial court located in the 17th arrondissementPhogat faced disqualification on the morning of the Paris Olympics 2024 final after she exceeded the 50 kg weight limit During the weighin she was found to be 100 grams over the permissible limitIn response to her disqualification Phogat requested CAS on August 7 to award her the silver medal This request came after the initial deadline which had been extended to August 13 Prior to her disqualification Phogat had advanced to the gold medal match by defeating Cubarsquos Yusneylis Guzman Lopez with a decisive 50 victory in the semifinalsAlso ReadHow hate gave way to love in SreejeshAneeshyas twodecadeold romancePhogat who was slated to compete against Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of the United States for the gold medal was disqualified due to the weight breach The following day Phogat also announced her retirement from wrestlingThe disqualification has led to scrutiny of the Indian Olympic Association and its officials In response to the situation IOA President PT Usha clarified on Sunday that the responsibility for managing athletes weight in sports such as wrestling weightlifting boxing and judo lies with the athletes and their personal coaches The IOAappointed Chief Medical Officer Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala and his team are not accountable for this aspect of athletesrsquo preparationUsha emphasized that each Indian athlete competing in such sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics had their own dedicated support team This team had been working closely with the athletes for several years as stated in an official IOA statementCASrsquos ad hoc division which handles these Olympic cases has been established to ensure a fair and efficient resolution of disputes This division is based in the Paris judicial courts 17th arrondissement under the leadership of President Michael LenardThe delay in Phogatrsquos case has not only impacted her plans but also intensified the focus on the broader issues of athlete management and support within the Indian sporting system As Phogat awaits the final verdict the situation underscores the complexities and pressures involved in elite sports competition especially in highstakes environments like the OlympicsWith inputs from agencies