Vinesh Phogat’s lawyer reacts to the CAS verdict on his Paris Olympics 2024 silver medal

Vidushpat Singhania, advocate for the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), confirmed that only a “single-line order has been issued”.

Neither a detailed order nor a single-line order has been issued by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), according to its advocate Vidushpat Singhania. According to a statement released by CAS on Wednesday, “The application filed by Vinesh Phogat on August 7 has been rejected.” Speaking to ANI, Vidushpat said that the CAS hasn’t given a reason why her appeal was dismissed. Furthermore, he explained that CAS’s decision can be appealed to the Swiss Federal Tribunal within 30 days of its announcement.

Vidushpat informed us that a single-line order has been received, dismissing the appeal. However, no explanation has been provided for the dismissal or the delay in receiving it. This news was surprising and disappointing to both of us. It is expected that the detailed order will be received within 10-15 days. It is possible to appeal the CAS decision at the Swiss Federal Tribunal within 30 days after receiving the detailed order. Harish Salve, who is assisting us, will provide guidance as we work together to draft and file an appeal.

As per the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), the verdict was originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 13 at 9:30 pm IST, but was moved to Wednesday, August 16.

Vinesh was set to face Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of the United States for the gold medal on August 7. She was disqualified before the women’s 50kg final after exceeding the 50kg weight limit before the final on August 7. During the weigh-in, she was found to be 100 grams over the limit.

Following her disqualification, Vinesh appealed to award her the silver medal in the 50kg weight category.

On August 8, Vinesh penned an emotional to announce her decision to retire from wrestling. “Maa kushti (wrestling) won against me, I lost. Forgive me, your dream and my courage have been broken. I don’t have any more strength now. Goodbye Wrestling 2001-2024. I will always be indebted to you all for forgiveness,” Phogat said in her post.

Hildebrandt secured the gold medal in the women’s 50kg freestyle wrestling after defeating Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzman Lopez.