OLYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024 WRESTLING WOMEN’S FREESTYLE 50KG
THE CAS AD HOC DIVISION REGISTERS THE APPLICATION FILED BY
VINESH PHOGAT (IND)
Paris, 9 August 2024 -
The Ad hoc Division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has
registered the following new procedure:
CAS OG 24/17 Vinesh Phogat v. United World Wrestling & the International Olympic
Committee (IOC)
An application was filed at the CAS Ad hoc Division at 16:45 CEST on 7 August 2024 by
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat (the Applicant) in relation to the decision taken by United
World Wrestling (UWW) to replace her, because of her failed 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 at 18:15 CEST the same day (the Challenged Decision).
The Applicant initially sought a decision from the CAS Ad hoc Division annulling the
Challenged Decision and ordering another weigh-in before the final match as well as a
declaration that she be declared eligible and qualified to participate in the final. However, she
did not request urgent interim measures. The CAS Ad hoc Division procedure is fast, but it
was not possible for a decision on the merits to be issued within an hour, bearing in mind that
the Respondent UWW would have had to be heard first. The procedure is, however, ongoing
and the Applicant has confirmed that she seeks the annulment of the Challenged Decision and
that she requests to be awarded a (shared) silver medal.
The matter has been referred to the Hon. Dr Annabelle Bennett AC SC (AUS), sitting as a
Sole Arbitrator, who will hold a hearing with the parties today. The Sole Arbitrator’s decision
is expected to be issued before the end of the Olympic Games.
For further information related to the CAS activity and procedures in general, please contact
either Matthieu Reeb, CAS Director General, or Katy Hogg, Communications Officer.
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