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Olympics 2024: IOC Chief Thomas Bach reacts to Vinesh Phogat's CAS appeal

Olympics 2024: IOC Chief Thomas Bach reacts to Vinesh Phogat's CAS appeal

International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Thomas Bach on Friday, August 7 spoke about Vinesh Phogat's Olympic disqualification and her subsequent appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for a joint-silver medal in women's 50kg wrestling. Bach said he doesn't see the possibility of winning two silver medals in the event. However, Bach said he understands the situation of the Indian wrestler, who was disqualified before her gold medal bout.