CAS DISMISSES WRESTLER VINESH’S APPLICATION FOR SHARED SILVER

Why in the news?

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat lost her plea to receive a joint silver medal at the Paris Olympics after being banned for doping. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejected her appeal.

CAS DISMISSES WRESTLER VINESH'S APPLICATION FOR SHARED SILVER

Key Details of the Case

  • Disqualification: After testing positive for a prohibited substance the morning of her gold medal battle, Vinesh Phogat was declared out of contention. This disqualification happened at the Olympics in Paris in 2024.
  • Appeal: Given the tight date of the disqualification and the fight, Vinesh’s legal team advocated for a shared silver medal; however, CAS rejected their argument, affirming the

About CAS (Court of Arbitration for Sport):

  • Formation: CAS was founded in 1984 with the purpose of using arbitration to settle issues pertaining to sports.
  • Function: To guarantee fairness in sports the CAS, which is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. About 300 cases, including doping and contract disputes, are handled by CAS each year, with its almost 300 arbitrators from 87 different countries. Starting with a statement of appeal and proceeding through a formal hearing, the arbitration procedure is quick and easy, usually yielding results in a matter of weeks.