When is the CAS verdict on Vinesh Phogat's appeal?

India waits with bated breath as the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), having heard arguments of all parties, will deliver its verdict on wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against her disqualification at the Paris Olympics.

Phogat, who stormed into the final of the women’s 50kg freestyle event with three convincing wins, including against Tokyo 2020 Olympics gold medallists Yui Susaki, was debarred from the gold medal bout against eventual winner Sarah Hildebrandt as she was found 100 grammes above the prescribed limit at the customary morning weigh-in.

Shocked by the dramatic events, the crestfallen grappler appealed against the decision at the CAS and demanded that she be given a joint silver with Cuban wrestler Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, who had lost to Vinesh but was later promoted to the final following the Indian’s disqualification.

A day after her heartbreaking disqualification, Vinesh announced her retirement from the sport, saying she doesn’t have the strength to continue.

Sports figures have backed Vinesh Phogat in the aftermath included Japanese Olympic champion Rei Higuchi, who suffered a similar fate at Tokyo 2020 before claiming a gold in Paris and legendary American freestyle wrestler Jordan Burroughs, who went to the extent of asking the IOC to give Vinesh a silver medal.

When is the verdict in Vinesh Phogat’s case?

CAS will announce its verdict on Vinesh Phogat’s appeal on August 13 (Tuesday). The court has taken longer than usual due to this being an ’exceptional case'.

What time is the verdict in Vinesh Phogat’s case?

There is no strict time for the verdict to be announced. But there is a deadline for it to be announced before 9:30pm IST.