“The ad-hoc division of CAS has extended time till 6pm on August 11, 2024, for the Sole Arbitrator Hon. Dr Annabelle Bennett in the Vinesh Phogat vs. United World Wrestling & the International Olympic Committee to issue a decision,” the IOA said in a statement.
“The reasoned order will be issued at a later date,” it added.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, 29, had been debarred from her final in the Paris Games for being 100gm above the prescribed limit.
According to an IOA source, the decision is likely to be made public only on August 13, two days after the conclusion of the Games in Paris.
A verdict in favour of the wrestler would mean that both Yusneylys Guzmán Lopez and Vinesh Phogat would be silver medal awardees.
The International Olympic Committee however finds it an unlikely prospect. Thomas Bach insisted on Friday that one cannot have two silver medals in one category. He added that the regulations of the International Federation have to be followed. The IOC president however concluded by saying that they would ultimately follow the CAS decision.
“If you ask generally about having two silver medals in one category then my answer is no. There are the regulations of the International Federation that have to be followed and the International Federation, United World Wrestling was taking this decision.” Bach said
