In a significant setback for Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed her petition seeking a silver medal in the Paris Olympics. Phogat had contested her disqualification from the event and requested the awarding of the silver medal. The court’s decision has been described as a part of the operative section of the order, with a detailed explanation expected to be released shortly. A copy of the court’s order related to this matter has also been issued.
Vinesh Phogat and India face disappointment as CAS rejects petition
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