We are robbed: Fans in shock after Vinesh Phogat’s bid for Olympic silver rejected by CAS

India’s hopes for a seventh medal at the Paris Olympics have been dashed. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rejected wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for a shared silver medal. The decision was announced on Wednesday, August 14th, upholding the International Olympic Committee’s original ruling. Known for its strict adherence to sports regulations, the CAS denied Phogat’s request.

This ruling is a disappointment for Indian sports fans and Phogat herself, who had hoped to secure the medal through her appeal.

💔 HEARTBREAKING NEWS FROM PARIS!

CAS has rejected Vinesh Phogat’s plea, she will not get a medal in #ParisOlympics2024

But regardless of that She is a fighter, a champion and a warrior.

She will be our champion with or without the medal.

She is an inspiration for young… pic.twitter.com/aqeoVuwFmX

— Roshan Rai (@RoshanKrRaii) August 14, 2024

Does it even matter? No! Champion remains champion not because they get medal at #Olympics but they show resilience on and off the ground.#VineshPhogat

— Vikas K (@thewecash) August 14, 2024

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