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The batting maestro is hoping that the CAS rules in favour of the Indian wrestler.
The wrestler grabbed headlines on Wednesday after she tried to facilitate her sister's entry into the athletes village through her accreditation card, after which they were summoned by the police.
Woman grappler Anshu Malik displayed great determination but could not breach the defence of USA's vastly experienced Helen Louise Maroulis, losing 2-7 in the 57kg pre-quarterfinals.
Vinesh has appealed against her Olympic disqualification and demanded a joint silver medal in the 50kg weight category.
The IOA decided to send the grappler and her support staff back after the disciplinary breach was brought to its notice by the French authorities.
Wrestlers generally consume very little food and water, as advised by their nutritionists, during events like the Olympics.
'We can only hope that Vinesh, being a fighter, will put this setback behind her and come back strongly,' writes Usha.
Panghal and her entire entourage is being flown back from Paris after the young wrestler handed her official accreditation card to her sister who was caught by security while leaving the Games Village.
Addressing her mother Premlata, Vinesh wrote, 'Ma, wrestling has won, I have lost. Please forgive me, your dreams and my courage, everything is broken.'
India will compete against Spain in the bronze medal match in men's hockey.
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