Last Updated on 13/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
The hearing of the Vinesh Phogat case in Paris Olympics 2024 was completed on 9 August (Friday). Now today (13 August) is the day of decision in Vinesh’s case. That is, the decision on whether Vinesh will get the silver medal or not will come by 9.30 pm tonight. Usually the ad hoc panel is given 24 hours to pronounce the verdict. But, this time they took time. Earlier the decision was to come on August 10 itself, but the timing was extended. Dr Annabelle Bennett AC SC will pronounce the verdict in this case.
Big statement by Vinesh’s lawyer before the verdict
The decision on Vinesh Phogat’s medal is to be taken today. Meanwhile, Vinesh Phogat’s lawyer Vidushpat Singhania spoke to Aaj Tak. Vidushpat said that he is confident that the decision will come in Vinesh’s favor. Vidushpat argued that the ad hoc panel has to give the decision within 24 hours, but this time they extended the timing.
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Vidushpat Singhania said, ‘Vinesh’s French lawyer had already filed his petition. CAS felt that this case should be heard. The panel agreed to hear the case on the 9th, which was a good thing. The panel also made us a party, due to which we were able to file our petition. Vinesh’s petition was fact-based, but we came on legal points.’
Singhania further said, ‘There is hope, that is why we worked so hard and filed the petition. The ad hoc panel has to give its decision within 24 hours. But this time they are taking time because perhaps they are thinking seriously about this matter. We are confident that the decision will come in our favour.’
Vinesh Phogat on Wednesday appealed against her disqualification from the Olympic final in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and demanded that she be awarded a joint silver medal. An ad hoc department of sports arbitration was set up here to resolve any dispute arising during the 10-day period before the Olympic Games or the opening ceremony.
What is the work of CAS?
CAS is an independent body created to govern sports worldwide. Its job is to settle all legal disputes related to sports. The international body, established in 1984, works to settle sports-related disputes through arbitration. It is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland and its courts are located in New York City, Sydney and Lausanne. Temporary courts are also set up in current Olympic host cities.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Olympics on Wednesday for being overweight ahead of the final of the women’s 50kg wrestling event at the Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh created history by becoming the first Indian female wrestler to reach the Olympic final. Till morning she seemed certain to win at least a silver medal, but she was found to be 100 grams overweight. 29-year-old Vinesh was taken to the polyclinic in Khelgaon as she was dehydrated in the morning.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)