In a bout that felt like a closing, Phogat overturned a 0-2 deficit with a calculated transfer within the closing 10 seconds, ending Susaki’s outstanding 82-bout win streak and securing a well-known win for India.
Watch and relive the well-known win:
Nonetheless, the celebrations had been short-lived. Only a day later, Vinesh confronted a stunning disqualification for being 100 grams chubby earlier than her scheduled girls’s 50kg freestyle closing in opposition to the USA’s Sarah Hildebrandt.
The disqualification has since been a significant matter of debate, with the Indian sports activities fraternity and followers eagerly awaiting the decision from the Court docket of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
CAS, which arrange a particular ad-hoc division for dispute decision throughout the Olympics, accepted Vinesh’s enchantment in opposition to her disqualification on Friday. Having heard arguments from all events concerned, CAS is anticipated to ship its closing verdict on Tuesday, probably overturning or upholding the disqualification.
The Video games formally concluded on Sunday with a grand ceremony on the Stade de France, the primary venue for the observe and subject occasions. In the meantime, Vinesh Phogat was seen leaving the Olympic Video games village on Monday, getting ready to return to India.
“Vinesh Phogat is touring to India tonight with Olympic bronze winner Aman Sehrawat and can attain Delhi at 10:30 am IST,” sources instructed IANS.
The Indian sports activities neighborhood stays on edge because the CAS verdict approaches.
Vinesh’s dramatic comeback victory in opposition to Susaki and her subsequent disqualification have made her one of the vital talked-about athletes of the 2024 Olympics. All eyes shall be on the courtroom’s choice, which might have important implications for the way forward for the star wrestler.
