Vinesh Phogat's Petition Dismissed By CAS, No Medal For India

Vinesh Phogat CAS Verdict: Big blow for India as  Vinesh Phogat's plea is dismissed by Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS). verdict on Vinesh Phogat's case h been deferred until August 16th, 2024. But according to operative order, case has w been dismissed and Vinesh Phogat won't be receiving a Silver medal at Paris Olympics.  

CAS Official Order 

official order by Court of Arbitration for Sports has confirmed that Vinesh Phogat's case was dismissed by hoc committee of Court of Arbitration which was set up to oversee proceedings of Paris Olympics 

One Line Operative Order from CAS  said this, “Application filed by Vinesh Phogat on August 7 is dismissed”.

PT Usha Expresses Shock On CAS' Operative Order 

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha was shocked with CAS case dismissal as she expressed her disappointment at verdict. 

 But as it turns out despite leaving every stone unturned, Vinesh Phogat will t be awarded a medal for her Paris Olympics campaign. 

Entire Timeline of Vinesh Phogat Saga

• Vinesh Phogat participated in lower weight class of 50kg women's freestyle wrestling compared to her natural weight class of 53kg. However, Phogat h a sensational run despite weight cut as he beat number one seed Yui Susaki in first round and went strength to strength to reach finals
• However, on morning of her Gold Medal match, heart breaking news came out that Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from Olympics after being found 100 grams overweight. Phogat h put on excess 2.7kg in rebound weight gain over Day 1, and despite taking all necessary measures was only able to shed 2.6 kg overnight and missing required mark
• Vinesh Phogat last however filed an appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sports to be given at least a Silver Medal at Olympics
• CAS -hoc division, set up especially for dispute resolution during Games, h accepted Vinesh's appeal against her disqualification on Friday. It was revealed that a decision would come out on 11th August, however Verdict was deferred till August 13th
• On August 13th, CAS furr revealed that case was once again deferred till August 16th. However, it has w been revealed that her case is dismissed

Indian Olympic Association was confident over weekend that CAS verdict will rule in favour of Phogat and India will be awarded its deserving Silver Medal.  To help Vinesh Phogat's case in CAS IOA h best legal help at ir disposal French lawyers Joelle Monlouis, Estelle Ivava, Habbine Estelle Kim and Charles Amson. case was also accompanied by Harish Salve and Vidushpat Singhania as y hoped to bring verdict in Phogat's favour.