August 11, 2024 16:52
Listen to the comments by WFI Chief Sanjay Singh
August 11, 2024 14:55
Thomas Bach about the prospect of joint-silver:
“No, if you ask in such a general way. But allow me to comment on this individual case. There the regulations of the international federation have to be followed and the international federation, United World Wrestling (UWW), was taking this decision.”
“Looking at the federation or anybody to take such a decision, when and where do you make the cut? Do you say with 100gms, we give it but with 102(gms), we don’t give it anymore?”
“What do you do then in sports where you have differences of one-thousandths of a second (in track events). Do you also then apply such deliberations?” he added.
August 11, 2024 14:15
Can Vinesh cap her career off with the medal? All eyes on CAS!
August 11, 2024 13:43
Lalovic says UWW wants wrestlers to participate in their natural weight
“We should be more strict on that because we have a problem that you are living in this moment. The wrestlers are losing too much weight, and it’s not good for their health. Many have seen their interest at the moment, but they don’t see what happens in 20–30 years. We want athletes to compete in their natural weight. That’s the idea. This is when they make the best performances.”
“Unfortunately, it’s a second case here. We had an Italian wrestler the previous day who didn’t make the weight, and she didn’t compete,” said Lalovic.
“If you allow this 100 grams, then you would be allowed 200 grams. There is no end.”
August 11, 2024 13:12
Gold medallist Rei Higuchi with words of support
August 11, 2024 12:45
What did the UWW chief Nenad Lalovic say?
UWW chief Nenad Lalovic said Vinesh’s disappointment at being disqualified was understandable, but there was no scope for exception.
“We have to respect the rules. I’m so sad about what happened to her. She was overweight, even though by a small margin, but rules are rules. The weigh-in is public, and all the athletes are there. It’s impossible to let someone compete who doesn’t make the weight,” said Lalovic.
August 11, 2024 12:06
What will happen if CAS rules against Vinesh?
Sports law expert Vidushpat Singhania, who is now assisting the IOA on this case with CAS, had this to say about a negative verdict coming Vinesh’s way,
“Technically, you can appeal a decision of CAS in the Swiss courts. But your chances of success are very low because it has to be against public policy. The appeal can only be made on the grounds that a fair process was not followed, which is unlikely. Hence, one can assume that the CAS verdict is final.
August 11, 2024 11:29
Explainer!
Vinesh Phogat CAS appeal: What will the larger implications be of the Indian wrestler winning her appeal against her disqualification in the women’s 50kg category at the Paris Olympics?
August 11, 2024 11:04
CAS deadline deferred
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has deferred Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s appeal verdict to August 13. The reasoned order will be issued at a later date.
August 11, 2024 10:35
The story so far
The hearing for Vinesh Phogat’s appeal against her disqualification from the women’s 50kg freestyle category happened on Friday. Vinesh attended the hearing virtually and arguments were presented by her team of legal representatives and representatives of the United World Wrestling, the second party in this case.
While initial reports suggested an interim order would come the same day, no official communication came through. Vinesh has appealed to be awarded a joint-silver medal.
The CAS first deferred the decision until 6 p.m. local time on Saturday. Later, it decided to move the time limit further. Both parties have time until 6 p.m. (Paris time) on August 11 to present any additional documents before the Sole Arbitrator Dr. Annabelle Bennett AC SC (Australia).
