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Vinesh Phogat Appeal Verdict Live Updates: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has heard the appeal filed by Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat regarding her disqualification from the Paris Olympics. The Sole Arbitrator's decision is expected to be issued before the end of the Olympic Games. Phogat has also requested a joint silver as she was found overweight after she won the semi-final in Paris.

Each of the party was accorded a chance to file detailed legal submissions prior to the hearing and then present oral  arguments. Senior advocate Haris Salve is representing  Phogat at the Court of Arbitration for Sports. IOA President Dr PT Usha thanked Senior Advocates Harish Salve and Vidushpat Singhania, as well as the Krida Legal team, for assisting the IOA present its arguments during the hearing.  

The Indian Olympics Association (IOA) has approached a senior lawyer and former Solicitor General of India, Harish Salve, to represent Vinesh Phogat during the hearing. A major controversy broke out after Vinesh Phogat's disqualification, leaving her medal-less despite winning three consecutive matches to reach the 50kg freestyle wrestling final. However, as per United World Wrestling (UWW) competition rules, a wrestler's results would be annulled if he or she does not make the weight on either day of competition. Following her disqualification, Vinesh Phogat filed two appeals in the CAS; one against her disqualification for being 100 grams overweight and the second to hand her silver medal, as she reached the final while weighing as per the rules. If the CAS rules in favour of Phogat, the IOC will have to award a joint silver to Vinesh.

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- Vinesh Phogat Silver Medal Appeal: What is the Court Of Arbitration For Sports (CAS), that's hearing Vinesh Phogat's appeal seeking a joint silver medal? Click Here To Know About CAS

- Vinesh Phogat CAS Verdict: According to a report by India Today, Vinesh in the CAS argues that she did not commit any fraud, as her weight gain was a result of the body’s natural recovery process. She emphasizes that it is an athlete's fundamental right to care for their body. On the first day of the competition, her body weight was within the prescribed limit, and the subsequent weight gain occurred only as part of her recovery process, which she asserts is not fraudulent. Vinesh maintains that she has the right to replenish her body with the necessary nutrients for recovery.

- Vinesh Phogat Appeal Verdict Live Updates: In a statement, CAS said, "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 (United World Wrestling) would have had to be heard fast. 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 statement added.

"The sole arbitrator's decision is expected to be issued before the end of the Olympic Games," the statement concluded.

- Vinesh Phogat Silver Medal Appeal Verdict: Sachin Tendulkar extends support to Vinesh Phogat ahead of her hearing in the CAS seeking a joint silver medal. The Indian cricket legend extended his support to Phogat in a post on X.

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- Vinesh Phogat Silver Medal Appeal Verdict: The decision on awarding former Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat a silver medal following her disqualification from the final of women's 50 kg wrestling will be taken before the end of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024, announced the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Friday.

- Vinesh Phogat Appeal Verdict: The verdict on Vinesh Phogat's appeal for a joint silver medal is expected to be pronounced before the end of the Olympic Games in Paris. 

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- The ad hoc division of the CAS on Friday officially registered Vinesh Phogat's appeal seeking a joint silver medal in the Paris Olympics 2024, following her disqualification for being overweight. CAS' Dr Annabelle Bennett will hear Vinesh Phogat's appeal today with concerned parties.

- The ad-hoc division of the CAS in Paris has reportedly postponed the hearing till 2 pm (local time) 5:30 IST. Earlier, the plea was scheduled to be heard around 1:30 PM IST, news agency ANI had reported. CAS has established an ad hoc division in Paris, led by President Michael Lenard from the US, to handle cases during the Olympics.

- The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has hired former Solicitor General of India Harish Salve and Vidushpat Singhania to represent Vinesh Phogat in the court. The IOA is assisting Vinesh with her appeal after she was disqualified from the competition for being 100 grams over the stipulated 50kg on the second day of her competition.

- United World Wrestling (UWW) competition rules stipulate that a wrestler's results would be annulled if he (or she) does not make the weight on either day of competition. IOA president PT Usha and Wrestling Federation of India chief Sanjay Singh had requested UWW president Nenad Lalovic to not annul Vinesh's results from the first day.

- International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said they will “follow the Court of Arbitration for Sport's decision". Vinesh was set to compete against the USA's Sarah Ann Hildebrandt but was disqualified on Wednesday.

- Harbhajan Singh expressed his disappointment at wrestler's disqualification. He also added that Vinesh is our pride and added that she is nation's hero.

- During the hearing, the IOC president said that he as 'certain understanding' for Vinesh Phogat, who has challenged her disqualification from Olympic finals in the CAS but also wondered where would one draw the line after allowing small concessions in certain situations.

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