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Vinesh Phogat disqualification: Verdict expected before Olympics ends as wrestler demands shared silver medal

Summary by WION

India’s Viensh Phogat’s demand for a shared silver medal hangs in the balance as a verdict is expected before Sunday’s (Aug 11) closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh, on Wednesday, was disqualified from the women’s 50kg freestyle category gold medal match after she was found overweight during the official weigh-in. The wrestler on Thursday filed a petition in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) which is expected to respond befo

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