Vinesh Phogat Archives

Explained | Why CAS dismissed Vinesh Phogat’s application for a joint silver medal in Paris Olympics 50 kg wrestling competition

The Sole Arbitrator opined that the consequences of the failed second weigh-in, which do not arise from any illegal or wrongful act on the part of the Applicant, are draconian.

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Vinesh Phogat CAS Appeal | Sole Arbitrator to decide matter before the end of Paris Olympics

On 7-8-2024, Vinesh Phogat had appealed against her disqualification and replacement by the United World Wrestling (UWW) because she failed her second weigh-in, before the gold medal match of the Women’s Freestyle 50kg competition at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 that was due to commence on the same day.

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Delhi High Court dismisses plea challenging the exemption given to Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat from undergoing Asian Games selection trials

“The Writ Courts must not substitute their opinions to the opinions arrived at by the experts unless the Court is satisfied that the decision taken by the experts is perverse or illegal. The function of the Court is only to see that the decision has been arrived at in good faith and the experts have acted reasonably.”