Vinesh Phogat's lawyer hopeful of 'landmark' Olympics verdict from sports court

The senior counsel highlighted that the success rate of athletes overturning decisions at the CAS is not high, but said he is expecting a landmark decision from the ad-hoc panel of the sports court that heard Vinesh's case.

Senior lawyer Vidushpat Singhania, who represented Vinesh Phogat and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), during the Court of Arbitration of Sport's hearing of the wrestler's appeal against her Olympic disqualification said he is hopeful of a favourable verdict.

The senior counsel highlighted that the success rate of athletes overturning decisions at the CAS is not high, but said he is expecting a landmark decision from the ad-hoc panel of the sports court that heard Vinesh's case.

"We all believe. Yes, the ad-hoc panel of the CAS has a time limit of 24 hours. The fact that they have extended the verdict deadline more than once means they are thinking about his matter seriously. if the Arbitrator madam is thinking about it, it's good for us," Vidushpat Singhania told India Today in an exclusive interview.

"I have fought many cases at the CAS in the past. The success rate at CAS is very low. In this matter, we are asking for a landmark decision from the arbitrator. It's a little difficult, but let's hope something big happens.

"Let's all pray for Vinesh. Let's hope she gets a medal. Even if she doesn't get it, she is a champion," Singhania said.