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Paris Olympics: CAS dismisses Vinesh Phogat's appeal for shared silver; IOA prez expresses shock
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Paris Olympics: CAS Dismisses Vinesh Phogat's Appeal For Shared Silver; IOA Prez Expresses Shock

By IANS News August 14, 2024 • 21:50 PM View: 129
The Indian Olympic Association:

New Delhi, Aug 14 (AINS) The Ad-Hoc Division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed the petition filed by Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat against her disqualification from women's 50kg final of the Paris Olympic Games. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Dr. PT Usha has expressed her shock and disappointment at the decision of the Sole Arbitrator of CAS to dismiss Phogat’s application against the United World Wrestling (UWW) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

The operative part of the August 14 decision, which dismisses Vinesh’s application to be awarded a shared silver medal women’s 50 kg category at the Paris Olympic Games 2024, has significant implications for her in particular and the sporting community at large.

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