NEW DELHI: Olympic medalist wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt has expressed optimism about fellow Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's ongoing appeal regarding her disqualification from the Paris Olympics. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has extended the deadline for delivering its verdict on Phogat's appeal to Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Dutt hopes for a favorable outcome that could add another medal to India's tally.
In a conversation with ANI, Dutt commented, "CAS has extended the time for a verdict on Vinesh's appeal till August 13... We are hoping for something positive... We have won six medals, I hope something positive will happen, adding one more medal to the tally."