Vinesh Phogat's Olympic Medal Appeal Decision Delayed

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal for a shared silver medal remains unresolved. The Wrestling Federation of India announced the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has postponed its decision for a second time. A ruling is now expected Friday. Phogat was disqualified from the Olympic final for missing weight by 100 grams in the 50-kilogram women's freestyle class, losing her chance at a historic medal.

The CAS arbitrator Annabelle Bennett cited "exceptional circumstances" for the delay, after a judge in Paris reviewed Phogat's case against United World Wrestling and the International Olympic Committee. Initially, a decision was anticipated by the end of the Olympics, but the deadline has been extended twice. Phogat's appeal highlights concerns over the pressure and dangers of weight cutting in wrestling, exacerbated by the Olympics having fewer weight classes compared to other international events.

Phogat announced her retirement last Thursday on social media. In a heartfelt post, she wrote, "My courage is broken, I don't have any more strength now. Goodbye Wrestling, 2001-2024." (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)