After the decision on Vinesh was postponed till August 16, Mahavir Phogat said - the decision will come in our favor

The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) has postponed the decision on the appeal of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat till August 16. Vinesh had filed an appeal against disqualification from the final of the women's freestyle 50 kg category at the Paris Olympics. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has informed in a statement that now this decision will be given on August 16 at 9.30 pm Indian time. On the postponement of the decision by CAS, Vinesh Phogat's uncle Mahavir Phogat said that we are waiting for this decision every day for 5-6 days. Dates are being given one after the other. On one hand, we are happy that the decision may come in our favor, on the other hand, there is talk of the decision being postponed. Still, we hope that the decision will come in our favor.

He further said that we hope that Vinesh will be given her rights. 140 crore Indians are waiting for this decision. When Vinesh returns to India, 140 crore Indians will welcome her like a gold medalist. Mahavir Phogat said that he has not had any conversation with Vinesh or her husband yet. He has been waiting for the decision of CAS for the last four-five days. His entire focus is on this.

When Mahavir Phogat was asked about his reaction to the repeated postponement of the decision, he said, “It is troublesome to postpone the decision again and again, but at the same time hope also increases. Dates are coming one after the other, although we feel that the reason for the delay can also be positive. The waiting time is very difficult. We were waiting for the decision in Vinesh's favor on Tuesday with flags, crackers, and sweets.

Even before the CAS postponed the decision, Mahavir Phogat had expressed hope that the decision would be in Vinesh's favor. He had said that he would persuade Vinesh to withdraw her retirement and motivate her to participate in the 2028 Olympics. Mahavir Phogat said that Vinesh's preparations were hampered due to the sit-in protest. Otherwise, she would have competed in her 53 kg weight category. Mahavir Phogat said that he will continue to prepare wrestlers for the next Olympics. Sangeeta Phogat will be specially prepared for the next Olympics.