Photograph: Kind courtesy Wrestling Federation of India
Indian wrestling star Vinesh Phogat's dream of Olympic gold may be dashed, but a glimmer of hope remains for a silver medal.
Disqualified from the final bout due to a weight issue, Vinesh has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Phogat's plea challenging her disqualification from the Olympic wrestling final was accepted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The hearing is scheduled for Friday, August 9, at 12.30 pm IST.
A positive outcome for Vinesh could overturn the disqualification and award her a joint silver medal. This would be a tremendous achievement after the initial heartbreak.
The wrestling world is watching closely as the CAS deliberates.
