Vinesh Phogat CAS verdict LIVE: CAS dismisses Vinesh Phogat's appeal for a joint silver medal
What is Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)?
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is an independent organization that provides arbitration and mediation for sports-related disputes.
Established in 1984, CAS is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland and operates under the administrative and financial oversight of the International Council of Arbitration for Sport.
CAS also has courts in New York City and Sydney and sets up temporary courts in Olympic host cities.
During the Paris Olympics, an ad hoc division of CAS has been set up, led by President Michael Lenard from the US. This division is based within the Paris judicial court.
Vinesh's hearing starting soon...
In less than an hour , Vinesh Phogat to present her application infront of Dr. Annabelle Bennett, the sole arbitrator representing the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Vinesh is being backed by a group of French Lawyers and the former solicitor general of India Harish Salve.
Harish Salve is accompanied by Vidushpat Singhania, both of them will represent the Indian Olympic Association presence in the hearing.
Official Media Release from the Court of Arbitration for Sport
The court of arbitration for the sport ad hoc division has released an official media release registering Vinesh's petition. Dr. Annabelle Bennett to hear the petition later today at 5:30 PM IST.
A whirlwind 24hrs for Vinesh Phogat
Here is a timeline of what happened in the space of 24 hours, starting from Vinesh's weigh-in on the first day of the competition.
Can the CAS overturn the decision?
The Bridge got in touch with a sports lawyer who provided answers to a lot of questions regarding Vinesh Phogat's appeal to the CAS.
Read about it here.
Timings Update
The CAS hearing is now to begin at 5:30 p.m. IST.
Harish Salve and Vidushpat Singhania to represent IOA whereas Vinesh will be represented by a french team of lawyers.
Mahavir Phogat shows faith in Harish Salve
Renowned coach Mahavir Phogat trusts Harish Salve and believes that the court will give a decision in Vinesh's favour, as reported by ANI.
Time of hearing
The CAS hearing is reportedly scheduled to happen at 1:30 PM IST.
Former Solicitor General of India, Harish Salve, is expected to represent Vinesh in the CAS hearing on Friday.
What happened exactly?
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the gold medal bout in the women's 50kg category after failing to make it to the weigh-in on the second day of the competition.
As per the IOC, she was 100 grams overweight during the time of her weigh-in.
Following the uproar created by her disqualification, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) appealed in front of the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) to give her a shared silver as she won her three bouts on the first day with correct weigh-in.
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