In a dialog with ANI, Dutt commented, “CAS has prolonged the time for a verdict on Vinesh’s enchantment until August 13…We hope for one thing optimistic… Now we have gained six medals, I hope one thing optimistic will occur, including yet another medal to the tally.”
Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics closing attributable to a slight breach of the load restrict. She had been a powerful contender for gold after defeating Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez within the semi-finals. Her disqualification occurred on the day of her scheduled match in opposition to Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of the US for the gold medal. Phogat has since appealed to CAS to be awarded the silver medal as a substitute.
Dutt highlighted the contributions of wrestling to India’s Olympic medal rely for the fifth consecutive Olympics, noting Aman Sehrawat’s latest bronze medal within the 57kg freestyle occasion. Dutt additionally emphasised the vital significance of weight administration in wrestling.
“The rule could be very clear. For instance, I competed within the 65kg class, so my weight must be 65 or beneath. Even 10 grams greater than 65 will not work. Each wrestler who has performed on the worldwide and even nationwide stage is aware of that they’ve to take care of weight,” Dutt defined.
The Indian Olympic Affiliation (IOA) on Saturday confirmed that CAS prolonged the deadline for a closing resolution till August 13, 2024, at 6:00 PM Paris time (9:30 PM IST). The extension offers further time for all events concerned to submit any vital paperwork for consideration earlier than the only arbitrator, Dr. Annabelle Bennett.
Reacting to the extension, Mahavir Phogat, Vinesh’s uncle and a legendary determine in Indian wrestling, expressed the household’s anticipation. “It has been three days since we have now been ready. Every time the choice is out, we will probably be completely happy,” he acknowledged.
Vinesh Phogat had introduced her retirement from wrestling following the disqualification.
