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Paris Olympics 2024: All you need to know about Vinesh Phogat CAS appeal verdict

Paris Olympics 2024: All You Need To Know About Vinesh Phogat CAS Appeal Verdict

Paris Olympics 2024: All you need to know about Vinesh Phogat CAS appeal verdict

The hearing for Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against her disqualification from the women’s 50kg freestyle category happened on Friday, August 9. The IOA seems to be optimistic about Vinesh’s chances of being given a joint silver medal in the Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh attended the hearing virtually and arguments were presented by her team of legal representatives and representatives of the United World Wrestling, the second party in this case. According to initial reports, an interim order was expected to come the same day, but no official communication has come through. While Vinesh Phogat and 1.4 billion people wait for her verdict, Aman Sehrawat has made sure India won’t return from the Paris Olympics 2024 without a wrestling medal. Here's all you need to know about Vinesh Phogat's CAS appeal verdict.

Paris Olympics 2024: All you need to know about Vinesh Phogat CAS appeal verdict

Star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has announced her retirement from wrestling after a heartbreak at the Paris Olympics. Vinesh Phogat's dream run at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games came to a morale-sapping halt as she failed to meet the weight requirement for her women’s 50kg wrestling gold medal bout. Earlier this week, Phogat scripted history by becoming the first Indian in Olympic history to qualify for the women's wrestling final. Unfortunately, she will have to return home without any medal as she has been placed last on the official final standings. The 29-year-old Vinesh had become the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final in wrestling. Sakshi Malik, the only other woman wrestler to win an Olympic medal for India, had clinched a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

On Wednesday, August 7 Vinesh Phogat and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) team appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) to be given a shared silver medal. The hearing for Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against her disqualification from the women’s 50kg freestyle category happened on Friday, August 9. The IOA seems to be optimistic about Vinesh’s chances of being given a joint silver medal in the Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh attended the hearing virtually and arguments were presented by her team of legal representatives and representatives of the United World Wrestling, the second party in this case. According to initial reports, an interim order was expected to come the same day, but no official communication has come through.

Vinesh Phogat vs United World Wrestling case hearing at CAS

The all-important hearing in the Vinesh Phogat vs United World Wrestling case was conducted over two rounds. The entire story from Vinesh’s perspective was presented by both the Indian and French lawyers working with Vinesh on this case. According to reports, Indian lawyer Harish Salve gave his all having spoken for over an hour. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) remained hopeful of a positive resolution of wrestler Vinesh Phogat's application before the Ad hoc Division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against her failed weigh-in on the second day ahead of her Women’s Wrestling 50kg final in the Paris Olympics 2024. While Vinesh Phogat and 1.4 billion people wait for her verdict, Aman Sehrawat has made sure India won’t return from the Paris Olympics 2024 without a wrestling medal.

According to the latest media communication from the IOA, since the matter is sub-judice, the IOA could only state that the Sole Arbitrator Dr Annabelle Bennett AC SC from Australia heard all parties applicant Vinesh Phogat, the respondents United World Wrestling and the International Olympic Committee as well as IOA as an interested party over three hours. All four parties were accorded an opportunity to file their detailed legal submissions before the hearing and then present oral arguments. It was indicated by the Sole Arbitrator that the operative part of the order may be expected soon, with a detailed order with reasons to follow before the end of the Paris Olympics. IOA President PT Usha thanked Senior Advocates Harish Salve and Vidushpat Singhania as well as the Krida Legal team for assisting the IOA present its arguments during the hearing.

"IOA deems its duty to back Vinesh and would like to reaffirm its steadfast, unflinching, and unwavering support to her, regardless of the outcome of this matter. We are proud of her countless achievements on the wrestling mat throughout her stellar career," IOA President PT Usha said.

What is the final Vinesh Phogat CAS appeal verdict?

The Ad hoc Division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said that a decision can be expected before the end of the Paris Olympics 2024 on Sunday, August 11. Reacting to the current situation, International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach on Friday said he has a "certain understanding" for Vinesh Phogat but also wondered where one would draw the line after allowing small concessions in situations like hers.

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