Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been making headlines recently due to her disqualification from the Paris Olympics. The reason? She was deemed overweight for her weight category. However, this setback has not stopped Phogat from fighting for her right to compete. With the help of prominent Indian and French lawyers, she has appealed to the Court of Arbitration (CAS) in hopes of overturning the decision.
Initially, the CAS hearing was scheduled for August 10, but it was later extended to August 13. The verdict is set to be delivered on Tuesday at 9:30 PM IST. Despite announcing her retirement from the sport following the disqualification, Phogat still hopes to win a medal based on the CAS decision.
This turn of events has sparked a lot of discussion and debate within the wrestling community. Many are questioning the fairness of the decision to disqualify Phogat, arguing that weight categories are not always an accurate representation of an athlete’s abilities. Others are applauding Phogat for standing up for herself and fighting for her right to compete.
Regardless of the outcome of the CAS decision, one thing is clear: Vinesh Phogat is a fighter both on and off the mat. Her determination and resilience in the face of adversity are truly inspiring. We can only hope that her story will encourage other athletes to stand up for themselves and fight for what they believe in.