Vinesh, who was disqualified for being 100 grams obese in the course of the second weigh-in on the morning of her gold-medal match, had additionally requested to be awarded a joint silver medal.Nevertheless, CAS dismissed each her attraction and her demand for the medal.
In a press release, IOA President PT Usha expressed “shock and disappointment on the resolution of the Sole Arbitrator on the CAS to dismiss wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s utility in opposition to the United World Wrestling (UWW) and the Worldwide Olympic Committee (IOC).”
“The operative a part of the August 14 resolution, which dismisses Vinesh’s utility to be awarded a shared silver medal in girls’s 50 kg class on the Paris Olympic Video games has vital implications for her particularly and the sporting group at giant,” the IOA said.
With Vinesh’s attraction rejected, India’s medal tally from the Paris Olympics stands at six, comprising one silver and 5 bronze.
Vinesh introduced her retirement from the game a day after being disqualified, stating she now not had the power to proceed.
“The marginal discrepancy of a 100 grams and the resultant penalties has profound impression, not solely when it comes to Vinesh’s profession but additionally raises critical questions on ambiguous guidelines and their interpretation,” the IOA assertion mentioned.
“The IOA firmly believes that the full disqualification of an athlete for such a weight infraction on the second of two days warrants a deeper examination.
“The matter involving Vinesh highlights the stringent and, arguably, inhumane laws that fail to account for the physiological and psychological stresses athletes, significantly feminine athletes, endure,” it added.
The IOA stays steadfast in its help for Vinesh following the order by CAS. The group is actively looking for further authorized avenues to make sure that Vinesh’s case receives the eye it deserves.
“In gentle of the order of the CAS, the IOA continues to face in full help of Ms. Phogat and is exploring additional authorized choices. The IOA is dedicated to making sure that Vinesh’s case is heard. It’s going to proceed to advocate justice and equity in sports activities, making certain that the rights and dignity of athletes and everybody within the sports activities fold are upheld always,” IOA mentioned.
