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Vinesh Phogat CAS verdict LIVE: CAS dismisses Vinesh Phogat's appeal for a joint silver medal
Follow us for all the updates on the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s verdict on Vinesh Phogat’s appeal to award her a joint silver medal.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement after being disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024. (Photo Credit: Getty)
The appeal made for Vinesh Phogat at the Court of Arbitration for Sports will be heard today at the court. The verdict is expected to come by 5:30 PM IST.
Experienced Indian lawyer Harish Salve is expected to represent Vinesh from India and will join the hearing virtually.
Stay tuned for the latest updates.
Live Updates
- 9 Aug 2024 12:39 PM GMT
What is Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)?
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is an independent organization that provides arbitration and mediation for sports-related disputes.
Established in 1984, CAS is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland and operates under the administrative and financial oversight of the International Council of Arbitration for Sport.
CAS also has courts in New York City and Sydney and sets up temporary courts in Olympic host cities.
During the Paris Olympics, an ad hoc division of CAS has been set up, led by President Michael Lenard from the US. This division is based within the Paris judicial court.
- 9 Aug 2024 11:26 AM GMT
Vinesh's hearing starting soon...
In less than an hour , Vinesh Phogat to present her application infront of Dr. Annabelle Bennett, the sole arbitrator representing the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Vinesh is being backed by a group of French Lawyers and the former solicitor general of India Harish Salve.
Harish Salve is accompanied by Vidushpat Singhania, both of them will represent the Indian Olympic Association presence in the hearing.
- 9 Aug 2024 9:41 AM GMT
Official Media Release from the Court of Arbitration for Sport
The court of arbitration for the sport ad hoc division has released an official media release registering Vinesh's petition. Dr. Annabelle Bennett to hear the petition later today at 5:30 PM IST.
- 9 Aug 2024 8:35 AM GMT
A whirlwind 24hrs for Vinesh Phogat
Here is a timeline of what happened in the space of 24 hours, starting from Vinesh's weigh-in on the first day of the competition.
- 9 Aug 2024 8:28 AM GMT
Can the CAS overturn the decision?
The Bridge got in touch with a sports lawyer who provided answers to a lot of questions regarding Vinesh Phogat's appeal to the CAS.
Read about it here.
- 9 Aug 2024 7:46 AM GMT
Timings Update
The CAS hearing is now to begin at 5:30 p.m. IST.
Harish Salve and Vidushpat Singhania to represent IOA whereas Vinesh will be represented by a french team of lawyers.
- 9 Aug 2024 7:31 AM GMT
Mahavir Phogat shows faith in Harish Salve
Renowned coach Mahavir Phogat trusts Harish Salve and believes that the court will give a decision in Vinesh's favour, as reported by ANI.
- 9 Aug 2024 6:01 AM GMT
Time of hearing
The CAS hearing is reportedly scheduled to happen at 1:30 PM IST.
Former Solicitor General of India, Harish Salve, is expected to represent Vinesh in the CAS hearing on Friday.
- 9 Aug 2024 5:55 AM GMT
What happened exactly?
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the gold medal bout in the women's 50kg category after failing to make it to the weigh-in on the second day of the competition.
As per the IOC, she was 100 grams overweight during the time of her weigh-in.
Following the uproar created by her disqualification, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) appealed in front of the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) to give her a shared silver as she won her three bouts on the first day with correct weigh-in.
