Vinesh Phogat Faces Disqualification at Paris 2024 Olympics: Court of Arbitration for Sport Appeals and Retirement Announcement

Faced with disqualification from the wrestling finals in the Paris 2024 Olympics Wrestler Vinesh Phogat appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The Indian star’s decision came after she was not allowed to compete in the finals of the women’s 50 kg category due to her weight loss of 100 grams. At the same time, the star from wrestling He also announced that he was retiring. The actor made the shocking news to the sports world through Excel. Vinesh had earlier won the semi-final by a 5-0 margin to become the first Indian wrestler to qualify for the finals at the Olympics.

Vinesh has reportedly applied to be given the coin. The CAS has requested a final decision until this morning. If the decision is in favor of Vinesh, Vinesh will also have to give a coin.

What is CAS?

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is an independent body established in 1984 to resolve sports-related disputes through arbitration or mediation. Its headquarters are in Lausanne, Switzerland. There are also courts in New York City and Sydney. Temporary courts were set up in Olympic host cities.

CAS is independent of any sporting body. It also works under the administrative and financial authority of the International Council of Arbitration for Sport (ICAS). The CAS resolves legal disputes in sports through arbitration, declaring that arbitral awards are as effective as ordinary court judgments. It also provides mediation services to help parties resolve disputes amicably.

Arbitration panels usually have three arbitrators. Each party will select one arbitrator and the third will select the president of the relevant department. In special circumstances, a single arbitrator may be appointed. CAS plays a vital role in resolving disputes within the international sporting community.

Why was he disqualified?

Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Paris Olympics 50 kg division final. On the morning of the gold medal competition, Vinesh weighed 50.1 kg. This was only 100 grams more than the qualification level. Phogat’s disqualification was a heartbreaker for all Indians who were hoping for their first gold medal in Paris.

Vinesh’s heartbreaking exit sparked the debate about similar weight loss methods. Vinesh reportedly went through intense training to lose 2.7 kg just one night before the final fight. India’s Chief Medical Officer Dinsho Pardiwala revealed that Vinesh was working hard to lose weight in the Paris heat. When all else failed, the coaches tried to bring the star’s weight back to the eligibility criteria, including a haircut. But still could not reach 50 kg. This resulted in disqualification.