No silver medal for Vinesh Phogat LIVE reactions: CAS rejects plea for medal at Paris 2024 Olympics

The ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration of Sport dismissed Vinesh Phogat’s plea for a silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, putting an end to the case on Wednesday.

After reaching the women’s 50kg final of her competition on August 7, Vinesh was disqualified for being a little over 100 grams overweight during the weigh-in. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

The ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration of Sport dismissed Vinesh Phogat’s plea for a silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, putting an end to the case on Wednesday.

Setback for @Phogat_Vinesh and no #Silver for India.
Reliably learnt that the application filed by Vinesh Phogat on 7 August 2024 has been dismissed by CAS.
Doesn't take away from the fact that she is a tigress, a champion, defeated by circumstances alone. #Olympics2024

— Rajesh Kalra (@rajeshkalra) August 14, 2024

Let all of India never forget the Inaction and professionalism of officials of suspended Wrestling Federation of India, Indian Olympic Association and Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports at Paris Olympics. @Phogat_Vinesh

— Rahul Mehra (@TheRahulMehra) August 14, 2024

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