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PremiumVinesh Phogat CAS verdict Highlights: In a major setback to Vinesh Phogat, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ad hoc division on Wednesday dismissed the appeal filed by Indian wrestler against her disqualification from Olympic Games final. Vinesh Phogat had filed an appeal for a silver medal in the women's 50kg event at the Paris Olympics after she was disqualified before the final match due to exceeding the 50kg weight limit.
The CAS released a statement to render its verdict which read, "The application field by Vinesh Phogat on August 7 has been dismissed."
In a statement, IOA President PT Usha expressed "shock and disappointment at the decision of the Sole Arbitrator at the CAS to dismiss wrestler Vinesh Phogat's application against the United World Wrestling (UWW) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC)."
Meanwhile, reports said that the IOA is 'exploring further legal options'.
Last week, during the weigh-in, Vinesh was found to be 100 grams over the limit. She was set to face Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of the United States for the gold medal.
Vinesh Phogat CAS Verdict LIVE: Reacting on Vinesh Phogat missing medal at Paris Olympics after the CAS decision, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann said that it is painful. He also opined that coaches and staff are duty-bound to maintain wrestlers' weight under the prescribed norms since they get ‘hefty salaries’ from the public exchequer, reported PTI.
Vinesh Phogat CAS Verdict LIVE: Former Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat took to social media to make a cryptic post after the announcement of the dismissal of her application for an Olympic silver medal following disqualification from the women's 50 kg final at Paris by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
In the post on Instagram, Phogat shared a picture of her laying down on a mat with her hands covering her eyes, as if conveying an emotion of distress.
Vinesh Phogat CAS Verdict LIVE: Swapnil Kusale on CAS rejecting wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal said, as PTI quoted, "I'm feeling really good, going to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Only an athlete knows what the other athlete goes through, in such a situation. Rest we all know how tough it is."
Vinesh Phogat CAS Verdict LIVE: The Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) advocate Vidushpat Singhania on 15 August had confirmed that only a "single-line order has come" and not a detailed order".
Speaking to ANI, Singhania said, "The application field by Vinesh Phogat on August 7 has been dismissed."
He also added that CAS's decision can be appealed against at the Swiss Federal Tribunal within 30 days.
With agency inputs.
Vinesh Phogat CAS Verdict LIVE: “She (Vinesh Phogat) made us proud and has become a role model for everyone. She will come tomorrow to Dadri (in Haryana) and we will welcome her like she has won the Gold medal," says Congress leader and ex-Chairman MC Dadri Ajit Phogat said.
Vinesh Phogat CAS Verdict LIVE: “It’s disappointing. Vinesh did a lot of hard work and we were hopeful even when the timeline was extended. However, it’s disappointing that the appeal has been dismissed by the court," said IOA advocate Vidhuspat Singhania.
Vinesh Phogat CAS Verdict LIVE: Boxer Vijender Singh said, "This is a very sad and unfortunate thing for us...We could have won gold in the Olympics if she had made it through the finals. We are standing with Vinesh and will always support her...This is a sad news and I am not happy with this news..."
Vinesh Phogat CAS Verdict LIVE: National wrestling coach Virendra Dahiya says, "We were hoping that the decision would be in our favour. The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), Sports Ministry and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) were hoping that the decision would be in our favour, but unfortunately, the decision was not in our favour, and we missed out on a gold medal. Vinesh is the most reputed women's wrestler in India. She is very hard-working. We are really sad because we deserved at least a silver. This is an injustice to us..."
Vinesh Phogat CAS Verdict LIVE: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is "exploring further legal options" after India wrestler Vinesh Phogat's plea was dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), reported ANI.
Vinesh Phogat CAS Verdict LIVE: “This is a very sad and unfortunate thing for us...We could have won gold in the Olympics if she had made it through the finals. We are standing with Vinesh and will always support her...This is a sad news and I am not happy with this news," said Boxer Vijender Singh.
Vinesh Phogat CAS Verdict LIVE: Tokyo bronze medallist Bajrang Punia on Wednesday confirmed that Vinesh Phogat will return to India on August 17. Punia took to X to reveal Vinesh's return. "Vinesh Phogat will arrive at the airport at 10:00 am on 17 August."
Vinesh Phogat CAS Verdict LIVE: "The operative part of the August 14 decision, which dismisses Vinesh's application to be awarded a shared silver medal in women's 50 kg category at the Paris Olympic Games has significant implications for her in particular and the sporting community at large," the IOA stated.
Vinesh Phogat CAS Verdict LIVE: In a statement, IOA President PT Usha expressed "shock and disappointment at the decision of the Sole Arbitrator at the CAS to dismiss wrestler Vinesh Phogat's application against the United World Wrestling (UWW) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC)."
Vinesh Phogat CAS Verdict LIVE: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her disqualification from Olympic Games final has been rejected by the ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
