NEW DELHI: Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh stated that the federation wants the judgment to be in their favor because it is their country's medal after the verdict on wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024 was delayed.
The decision on Vinesh Phogat's appeal over her disqualification from the women's 50kg final at the Olympics in Paris has been postponed until August 16 by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) reported that the decision, which was initially set for Tuesday, August 13 at 9:30 p.m. IST, has been postponed until August 16.
"The CAS ad hoc division president has allowed Hon. Dr Annabelle Bennett, Sole Arbitrator in the Vinesh Phogat vs. United World Wrestling (UWW) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) matter, an extension until 6-00 p.m. (Paris time) on Friday, August 16, 2024," IOA said in a statement on Tuesday.
"India could have won 6 more medals in wrestling but given the disturbance in the sport over the last 15-16 months, we lost many medals... We are hopeful that the CAS verdict will be in our favour... WFI wants the verdict to be in India's favour because it is the country's medal, not someone's personal medal. It will be added to India's medal tally...' Sanjay Singh told ANI.
"The category of the sport is the player's personal decision. However, maintaining that weight also rests on the player. Gaining and reducing weight quickly takes a toll on the body of the player... She was given every facility she asked for, including training with a foreign coach in Hungary..." Sanjay Singh added.
Vice-president of the Wrestling Federation of India, Jai Prakash Chaudhary, expressed his belief that the athlete will win the decision.
"It shouldn't have happened. But, I think something in the favour of Vinesh is going to come... It seems that there are some powers involved in it and she will get the medal... I'll say that her staffs are at fault. It's their duty how to decrease the weight. But, let's see what happens on August 16... Big advocates are there, PM Modi has also taken cognisance and I think the decision will be in our favour..." Jai Prakash said while speaking to ANI.
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