CAS dismisses Vinesh Phogat's appeal for joint silver medal, upholding strict weight limit adherence.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal to be awarded a joint silver medal in the Paris Olympics due to her disqualification for exceeding the weight limit by 100g. CAS determined that athletes must adhere strictly to weight limits with no exceptions, and no relief could be granted in Phogat's case. Her appeal argued that her excess weight was due to factors such as water retention and the pre-menstrual phase.

August 19, 2024
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