The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is set to deliver its verdict on the appeal filed by Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat regarding her disqualification from the Olympic finals. The decision is expected by 6 pm local time (9:30 pm IST) today, August 10, 2024.

Senior Advocate Rahul Mehra, representing several of India’s top wrestlers, including Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and Sakshi Malik, praised the government’s decision to involve one of the country’s leading legal experts in Vinesh Phogat’s case. He called it a significant step forward, especially as Vinesh's plea against her disqualification is set to be heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) on Friday.

The hearing for Vinesh Phogat's appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) is expected to commence at approximately 9:30 am Paris time, which translates to around 1 pm IST on August 9 (Friday).