Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who faced disappointment at the Paris Olympics 2024, is set to return to India on August 17. She was disqualified from her final bout due to exceeding the weight limit and subsequently lost her appeal for a silver medal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Despite the setbacks, Vinesh Phogat has received unwavering support from the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) who are exploring further legal options.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has been a central figure at the Paris Olympics, handling numerous appeals and disputes, including a critical decision on Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification. The article delves into CAS’s role in resolving various controversies, from doping cases to disciplinary actions, highlighting its impact on athletes and their legacies.
USA Gymnastics has submitted video evidence to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in an attempt to overturn a decision that stripped Jordan Chiles of her bronze medal in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics. The video, they claim, shows that Chiles’ coach, Cecile Landi, filed an inquiry before the one-minute deadline, contradicting the CAS ruling that favored Romania’s Ana Barbosu.
