Paris: Vinesh Phogat’s appeal has been rejected by CSA. She will not be given any medal now. CSA announced its decision on Wednesday. This is a big blow for Indian sports lovers. It was believed that the delay in the decision could go in Vinesh’s favor but it did not happen.
In the case of Vinesh Phogat vs United World Wrestling and IOC, the Code of Arbitration for Sports has rejected Vinesh Phogat’s appeal made on August 7 in its decision given on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Why CSA took this decision will be told in the detailed order. This decision has been given by the sole arbitrator of CSA, Hon. Ellabel Bennett. For 7 days, the praise of the decision in the case kept increasing. Earlier the decision was to come on August 13, but after this, the date of the decision kept getting extended continuously.
IOA expressed disappointment over the decision
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Dr PT Usha has expressed surprise and disappointment over the decision of the CAS Sole Arbitrator to dismiss wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s petition against United World Wrestling (UWW) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
What happened to Vinesh when ( Vinesh Phogat case timeline)
Vinesh was disqualified on August 7 when she weighed 100 grams more than the 50 kg limit. She weighed 49.9 kg on the morning of her first bout and reached the final after three bouts. But by the end of the day, she weighed 52.7 kg. She worked out all night and gave everything to reduce the weight with the help of cycling and skipping, but by the weigh-in deadline, she weighed 50.1 kg and was disqualified for being 100 grams overweight.
announced retirement
A day after being disqualified, Vinesh announced her retirement from the sport, saying she did not have the strength to continue. However, veterans from around the world have supported the 29-year-old wrestler who was participating in her third Olympic Games.