The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has completed hearing Vinesh Phogat's appeal against his Olympic disqualification, with the Indian Olympic Association hoping for a positive decision before the end of the Games.

Paris: The hearing of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal against his disqualification from the Olympic finals ended at the ad hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) here, with the IOA insisting it was hopeful of a “positive resolution”.

A CAS ad-hoc division, set up specifically to resolve disputes between games, accepted Vinesh's appeal against her disqualification for being 100gm overweight on the morning of the final against eventual gold winner Sarah Ann Hildebrand of the USA.

“The Indian Olympic Association is hopeful of a positive decision on wrestler Vinesh Phogat's application before the Ad Hoc Division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against his failed weigh-in,” the IOA said in a statement.

In the summit clash, Vinesh was replaced by Cuban wrestler Yusnelis Guzman Lopez, who lost to her in the semi-finals on Tuesday.

In her appeal, the Indian has demanded that she be awarded a joint silver medal with Lopez as she was within the stipulated weight limit in her bout on Tuesday.

Senior advocates Harish Salve and Vidushpat Singhania appeared for Vinesh.

“As the matter is sub judice, IOA can only state that the sole arbitrator Dr. Annabelle Bennett AC SC (Australia) heard all parties applicant Vinesh Phogat, respondent United World Wrestling and the International Olympic Committee as well as the IOA as an interest. Party for more than three hours,” the IOA said.

All concerned parties were given an opportunity to file their detailed legal submissions before the hearing and to present oral arguments thereafter.

“The sole arbitrator had indicated that the operative part of the order is expected soon, with a detailed order to be issued with reasons thereafter,” the IOA said.

The body's chief PT Usha thanked Salve and Singhania as well as the sports legal team for their support and arguments.

“The IOA feels it is its duty to back Vinesh and would like to reaffirm its firm, unwavering and unwavering support to him irrespective of the outcome of this matter.

Usha said, “We are proud of her countless achievements on the wrestling mat throughout her career.

Earlier, the ad hoc department said a decision was expected before the end of the game on Sunday.

After challenging her disqualification, Vinesh announced her retirement from the sport, as she did not have the strength to continue.

Reacting to the current situation, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said on Friday that he had a “certain understanding” of Vinesh but also wondered where one would draw the line after making small concessions in situations like hers.

“Looking at the federation or whoever to make that decision, when and where do you cut? Do you say it gives 100gms but not 102(gms) anymore?

“So what do you do in sports where you have a difference of a thousandth of a second (in track events). So do you apply such considerations?”, he added.