Vinesh Phogat Challenges Olympic Ruling After Weigh-In Drama

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat is making headlines as she appeals to the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) over a decision that has left her feeling unfairly treated at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

On August 7, 2024, Vinesh, who was set to compete in the women’s freestyle 50kg wrestling category, found herself in a tough spot after being two-tenths of a kilogram overweight during the morning weigh-in. Unfortunately, this disqualification led to an unsuccessful bid for a medal.

In her semi-final match, Vinesh faced Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez and celebrated a notable victory, but it all came crashing down when she missed her chance due to the weight issue. Now, she is requesting that CAS award her a joint silver medal for her efforts.

The wrestling competition in Paris has seen other Indian athletes striving for glory as well. Aman Sehrawat is set to face Puerto Rican wrestler Darian Toi Cruz in the bronze medal match in the men’s 57kg freestyle category.

Competing in other events, Indian athletes like Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar are also in the spotlight, looking to bring home medals as competition heats up in the latter stages of the Olympic Games.

In the middle of this exciting yet dramatic Olympic tale, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem made history by clinching the gold medal in men’s javelin, marking a significant moment for his country in Olympic athletics.

As the days of the competition progress, fans eagerly await the results and further developments in this year’s Olympic saga.