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Vinesh Phogat's case is being adjourned by the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS). CAS has extended the date of its decision for the third consecutive time. Vinesh Phogat was disqualified before the final match of wrestling in the 50 kg category (women) at the Paris Olympics-2024.
The Indian star wrestler filed an appeal against this decision in the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS). CAS will give its decision on this appeal. Meanwhile, crores of sports fans of India are wondering why the date of the decision of Vinesh Phogat case has been changed. What statement has CAS issued in this regard?
What reason did CAS give?
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has said it is delaying the decision under Article 18 of the Arbitration Rules for Olympic Sports. According to Article 18 of the CAS Arbitration Rules for Olympic Sports, in exceptional cases, the time limit for giving an award may be extended by the president of the ad hoc division if circumstances require.
What could be the reason for repeatedly extending the date?
CAS can extend the date of the decision again and again. It is clear from this that the Sports Arbitration Court does not want to hurry at all in this matter. It wants to give its decision according to complete logic and rules. According to media reports, one reason for the delay in this decision can also be the rules of United World Wrestling. Actually, according to the rules of United World Wrestling, only the wrestlers who lose in the final can claim repechage.
In the 50 kg freestyle wrestling category at the Paris Olympics-2024, Japan's Yui Susaki was given a chance to play for the bronze medal in the repechage round. But, according to the rules, Vinesh is not a finalist because she was disqualified from the final match. In such a situation, the final match was played between Cuba's Yusnelis Guzman and USA's Sarah Hildebrand. Sarah Hildebrand won the match.
On the other hand, on what basis was Susaki allowed to play in the repechage in the absence of Vinesh in the final? There is a problem in this. According to the rules, Susaki should not have been allowed to play the repechage, but United World Wrestling allowed this to happen. It is being speculated that there is no consensus on the decision regarding this rule. According to the loophole in this rule, India's star female wrestler Vinesh Phogat can also benefit.
Cases can drag on for months
Vinesh Phogat's case will set an example for athletes not only in India but around the world. Therefore, it is believed that after the Court of Arbitration for Sports' decision, the losing party will appeal against the decision and is likely to take it to higher authorities. Due to which this whole case can drag on for months.