Paris: The judgement in the Vinesh Phogat Disqualification Case will be given by the end of the Olympics Games, the CAS has issued a statement regarding the same.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified hours before her final match, for being overweight by 100 grams.
When Will Judgement in Vinesh Phogat Case Be Out? CAS Issues Statement
In an official statement, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has said that the judgement in the plea filed challenging Vinesh Phogat‘s disqualification, will be pronounced before the end of the Olympic Games.
The statement reads that in the case CAS OG 24/17 Vinesh Phogat v. United World Wrestling & the International Olympic Committee (10C), “An application was filed at the CAS Ad hoc Division at 16:45 CEST on 7 August 2024 by Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat (the Applicant) in relation to the decision taken by United World Wrestling (WW) to replace her, because of her failed second weigh-in, before the gold medal match of the Women’s Freestyle 50kg competition at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 that was due to commence at 18:15 CEST the same day (the Challenged Decision).”
It further reads, “The Applicant initially sought a decision from the CAS Ad hoc Division annulling the Challenged Decision and ordering another weigh-in before the final match as well as a declaration that she be declared eligible and qualified to participate in the final. However, she did not request urgent interim measures. The CAS Ad hoc Division procedure is fast, but it was not possible for a decision on the merits to be issued within an hour, bearing in mind that the Respondent UWW would have had to be heard first. The procedure is, however, ongoing and the Applicant has confirmed that she seeks the annulment of the Challenged Decision and that she requests to be awarded a (shared) silver medal.”
The statement ends with, “The matter has been referred to the Hon. Dr Annabelle Bennett AC SC (AUS), sitting as a Sole Arbitrator, who will hold a hearing with the parties today. The Sole Arbitrator’s decision is expected to be issued before the end of the Olympic Games.”
Harish Salve Representing Vinesh Phogat
Harish Salve, Senior Advocate Supreme Court, Former Solicitor General of India and King’s Counsel will be representing the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) for Vinesh Phogat at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
A day after the disqualification, Phogat had announced her retirement with a post that read, “Maa kushti (wrestling) won against me, I lost. Forgive me, your dream and my courage have been broken. I don’t have any more strength now. Goodbye Wrestling 2001-2024. I will always be indebted to you all for forgiveness.”
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