Vinesh Phogat Appeal: Vinesh Phogat has filed an appeal in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against her disqualification. CAS has agreed to her appeal and said that a decision will be given on this before the end of the games. International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has reacted to this for the first time.

When asked if two silver medals can be given in one category, Thomas Bach replied, "If you are asking about two silver medals in one category in general, then my answer is no. There are rules of the international federation that have to be followed and the international federation, United World Wrestling, was taking this decision... Looking at this, the federation or anyone who has to make such a decision, when and where will you cut?

Do you say let the 100 grams be allowed and the 102 grams be excluded? ... It is now up to CAS, we will ultimately follow the CAS decision, but again, the international federation has to apply and interpret its rules.”

Bach's reply has raised the hopes of sports lovers in India. He said that he would accept the decision of CAS and if the CAS decision came in favor of Vinesh, she would be awarded the silver medal. Along with Vinesh, the whole country is praying that this decision comes in Vinesh's favor.