Paris Olympics: CAS gives sole arbitrator more time to give verdict in Vinesh case


Paris, Aug 10 (IANS): The Ad-Hoc Division of the Court of Arbitration (CAS) has given one more day to the Sole Arbitrator to pronounce her verdict in Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her disqualification by the United World Wrestling (UWW) from the women's 50 kg freestyle final for being 100 gm overweight in the second-day weigh-in in the Paris Olympics.

The CAS has extended till 6:00 pm (Paris time) on August 11 the time for the Sole Arbitrator, Dr. Annabelle Bennett to give her verdict in the case in which the International Olympic Committee is another party.

The reasoned order will be issued at a later date, an official of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) informed IANS on Saturday. The IOA has become part of the case as an impacted party.

Earlier on Saturday morning, the Ad-Hoc Division of CAS said it would announce its decision on wrestler Phogat's case at 6:00 pm (9:30 pm IST) on Saturday.

Vinesh has challenged the decision to be disqualified from the 50kg gold medal bout and has knocked on the CAS doors to be awarded a shared silver medal along with Yusneylis Guzman Lopez at the Paris Olympics.

The Sole Arbitrator Dr Annabelle Bennett AC SC (Australia) heard all parties -- applicant Vinesh Phogat, the respondents United World Wrestling and the International Olympic Committee as well as the Indian Olympic Association as an interested party over three hours.

"Vinesh Phogat and United World Wrestling (UWW) International Olympic Committee ("Respondent") and Indian Olympic Association ("Interested Party"). By application of Article 18 of the CAS Arbitration Rules for the Olympic Games, the President of the CAS Ad Hoc Division extends the time limit for the Panel to give a decision until 10 August 2024 at 18h00 (Paris time)," CAS said in a statement on Saturday.

Now CAS has given the Sole Arbitrator more time.

The panel has already heard parties, who 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 thereafter.

 

 

 

 

 

  

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  • Thabura, Mangalore

    Sun, Aug 11 2024

    How come Phogat qualified for the semi-finals but gained 2 kg within two days ?! Her nutritionists or officials may have sabotaged or manipulated her to make her overweight ! One should check if they have recieved any calls from smart people from India who don´t like her winning Medals !

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  • Tipps, Falnir / Mangalore , Canada

    Sun, Aug 11 2024

    Our honest prayer for her success. At least silver medal but she deserves Gold rightfully. Agree Olympics is controlled by strict Authority. But there have been mistakes, controversial decisions.. Hope Humanity and Justice prevails..

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Sun, Aug 11 2024

    it is not india...IOA is controlled by strict authority...not like how we can bribe an official and get desired result...

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  • Vijay P, Mangalore

    Sun, Aug 11 2024

    Give her the silver. No brainer, she has beaten 3 on the first day before she failed by 100gms.

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  • M.Mathias, Mangalore

    Sun, Aug 11 2024

    Olympics rules are very perfect.

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  • Rita, Germany

    Sun, Aug 11 2024

    I read it was not 100grams but 3kg more.There is a vast difference between this.Hope they consider it rightly for Gold medal.

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  • Francis J Martis, Barkur/New Jersey.

    Sun, Aug 11 2024

    The Olympic committee initially made wrong decisions in these circumstances, if an athlet is allowed after weigh in; how can the same committee disallow or suspend in the middle of the tournament, it is totally unfair to athlets, Olympic Rules must be re-written once for all. The coorect decision should be once they allow to participate, there is no need to do weighin again. Francis Martis, NJ, USA

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  • TDSilva, Mangalore

    Sun, Aug 11 2024

    Your comments make complete sense. Once allowed to participate, there should be no more weighing. Olympic rules may be strict and there are grey areas which should be addressed in advance. Vinesh deserves Gold rightfully, now she is claiming only a Silver which is her right.

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  • Damodar Das, Kundapur

    Sat, Aug 10 2024

    Choosing Harish Salve as your defence is a big mistake. He is most corrupt and BJP stooge. Even late Athwale was same. Change your lawyer.

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  • TDSilva, Mangalore

    Sun, Aug 11 2024

    Absolutely. I was shocked when I heard that Salve is her lawyer. I hope and pray he doesn't double cross poor Vinesh.

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