CAS Dismisses Vinesh Phogat's Appeal for Shared Silver

Vinesh Phogat's appeal for a shared silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics was dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after she was disqualified for being 100 grams over the weight limit in the women's 50kg freestyle wrestling final. Despite her efforts to cut weight, including extreme measures like cutting her hair and severe dehydration, the CAS upheld the original decision citing the rules established for athletes' health. This decision drew widespread disappointment and criticism, with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) expressing shock and calling for a deeper examination of the stringent regulations. Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling following the verdict, marking an end to a career that saw her qualify for three Olympics. The ruling leaves India's medal count at the Paris Games at six.