CAS issues official statement on Vinesh Phogat’s appeal, confirms decision will be issued ‘before end of Olympic Games’

The CAS has issued a statement on Vinesh Phogat’s appeal, confirming that a decision will be issued before the end of Paris Olympics. Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat‘s hopes for an Olympic silver medal remains alive after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) accepted her appeal following a disqualification that occurred just before the gold medal bout in the women’s 50kg category at the Paris Olympics. Vinesh was ruled out of the final after being found overweight by a mere 100 grams during the weigh-in, a technicality that not only cost her a shot at gold but also meant she would return home without a medal, as disqualified athletes are typically ineligible for a medal.