India, Aug. 13 -- The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) postponed the verdict on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal for a joint Olympic silver medal in women's 50kg wrestling at the Paris Olympics 2024 till August 16.

"The CAS ad hoc division president has allowed Hon. Dr Annabelle Bennett, Sole Arbitrator in the Vinesh Phogat vs. United World Wrestling (UWW) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) matter, an extension until 6-00 p.m. (Paris time) on Friday, August 16, 2024," a release from the IOA said.

This was the second time the CAS postponed its decision on the matter.

The hearing took place on Friday (August 9). CAS initially promised a decision by Saturday night (August 10) but then deferred it until August 13.

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