The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Paris has registered an application submitted by Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat challenging her disqualification at the Paris Olympics 2024..CAS has referred the case to Dr Annabelle Bennett, a former judge of the Federal Court of Australia, as the sole arbitrator. A hearing with the involved parties will be held on August 9.The sole arbitrator's decision is expected to be made before the Olympic Games conclude on August 11, according to a press release issued today by CAS..Phogat was due to compete in the final of the women's 50 kg wrestling event, but was disqualified before the bout after failing to make weight by approximately 100 grams. The decision was made by the United World Wrestling (UWW).Following her disqualification, Phogat filed an application challenging the UWW's decision on August 7..According to the press release uploaded on the CAS website, Phogat initially sought a decision to annul the challenged decision, order a new weigh-in before the final match, and declare her eligible to participate in the final. The release states,"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.".Paris Olympics: Harish Salve to represent IOA in Vinesh Phogat disqualification case.[Read Press Release]
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Paris has registered an application submitted by Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat challenging her disqualification at the Paris Olympics 2024..CAS has referred the case to Dr Annabelle Bennett, a former judge of the Federal Court of Australia, as the sole arbitrator. A hearing with the involved parties will be held on August 9.The sole arbitrator's decision is expected to be made before the Olympic Games conclude on August 11, according to a press release issued today by CAS..Phogat was due to compete in the final of the women's 50 kg wrestling event, but was disqualified before the bout after failing to make weight by approximately 100 grams. The decision was made by the United World Wrestling (UWW).Following her disqualification, Phogat filed an application challenging the UWW's decision on August 7..According to the press release uploaded on the CAS website, Phogat initially sought a decision to annul the challenged decision, order a new weigh-in before the final match, and declare her eligible to participate in the final. The release states,"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.".Paris Olympics: Harish Salve to represent IOA in Vinesh Phogat disqualification case.[Read Press Release]