Vinesh, who was disqualified for being 100 grams chubby throughout 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 enchantment and her demand for the medal.
In an announcement, IOA President PT Usha expressed “shock and disappointment on the determination 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 determination, which dismisses Vinesh’s utility to be awarded a shared silver medal in ladies’s 50 kg class on the Paris Olympic Video games has vital implications for her particularly and the sporting group at massive,” the IOA acknowledged.
With Vinesh’s enchantment 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 energy to proceed.
“The marginal discrepancy of a 100 grams and the resultant penalties has profound affect, not solely by way of Vinesh’s profession but additionally raises critical questions on ambiguous guidelines and their interpretation,” the IOA assertion mentioned.
“The IOA firmly believes that the entire 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 rules that fail to account for the physiological and psychological stresses athletes, notably feminine athletes, bear,” it added.
The IOA stays steadfast in its assist for Vinesh following the order by CAS. The group is actively in search of extra 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 assist of Ms. Phogat and is exploring additional authorized choices. The IOA is dedicated to making sure that Vinesh’s case is heard. It would proceed to advocate justice and equity in sports activities, guaranteeing that the rights and dignity of athletes and everybody within the sports activities fold are upheld always,” IOA mentioned.
