India, Aug. 13 -- Vinesh Phogat, the face of Indian wrestling at the Paris Olympics, will have to wait till August 16 to know the fate of her appeal against her disqualification and a silver medal.

"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 6pm (Paris time) on Friday, August 16, 2024. Hence, the scheduled Zoom meeting with IOA President Dr PT Usha and Senior Counsel Mr. Harish Salve has been postponed," a release from the IOA said.

Vinesh stormed into the final of the women's 50kg freestyle event with three convincing wins on the first day, against Japanese great Yu...