Vinesh Phogat didn’t want to challenge sports court’s verdict: Lawyer Harish Salve

He added that former wrestler Vinesh Phogat had made the decision not to contest the finding that was handed down by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Harish Salve, a well-known counsel, stated that Phogat had made this decision. This choice was arrived upon after many days of deliberation and consideration. Phogat had stated that the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) did not provide her with adequate support while she was appealing the judgment that disqualified her from competing in the Paris Olympics.

This was during her appeal against the verdict. Phogat’s bid for a shared silver medal in the women’s 50 kilogram wrestling class was denied by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which endorsed the decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to disqualify her from the tournament. Phogat’s case was rejected.

Vinesh Phogat didn't want to challenge sports court's verdict: Lawyer Harish Salve
Vinesh Phogat didn’t want to challenge sports court’s verdict: Lawyer Harish Salve

Vinesh Phogat was not allowed to compete in the final of the women’s freestyle 50 kilogram wrestling event. This was due to the fact that on the day of the final, it was established that she had exceeded the authorized weight restriction by 100 grams. Consequently, she was eliminated from the competition as a consequence of this.

 

As a direct consequence of this, Phogat was removed from the competition and reduced to the final position, rather than being promoted to a higher position. As a result of the fact that she was dissatisfied with the judgment, she filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), and Harish Salve, who was acting as her agent, was the one who was representing the national Olympic body.

Phogat, on the other hand, did not bring any new possessions back with her. This was due to the fact that the decision that was issued to her during a hearing that lasted for a week did not go in her favor. French solicitors who were working pro bono in Paris submitted the appeal against the disqualification to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The appeal was filed against the disqualification.

Vinesh Phogat didn't want to challenge sports court's verdict: Lawyer Harish Salve
Vinesh Phogat didn’t want to challenge sports court’s verdict: Lawyer Harish Salve

Relatively recently, the wrestler who was born in Haryana made some harsh words against PT Usha, who is the President of the International Wrestling Association (IOA). He made these assertions in a statement that was released not too long ago, and he accused the group of lacking support and cooperation overall. Moreover, Phogat voiced her dissatisfaction with the way in which her legal team handled the case, which she believes was the cause of her being unable to take advantage of the opportunity to earn a medal during the tournament.

Following the receipt of her complaints, Salve provided clarification regarding the procedures and drew attention to the fact that Phogat’s legal team did not coordinate their efforts. Following the receipt of her complaints, Salve offered assistance and clarity.

Vinesh Phogat didn't want to challenge sports court's verdict: Lawyer Harish Salve
Vinesh Phogat didn’t want to challenge sports court’s verdict: Lawyer Harish Salve

In the beginning of the scenario, there was a lack of coherence, and there was also a complete absence of coordination. Over the course of a considerable amount of time, this practice persisted. The reason for this is that the Indian Olympic Association, which had recruited a law firm that was highly capable, had provided the law firm with the following statement: “We will not share anything with you, and we will not give anything to you.” This statement was provided by some of the attorneys that the athlete had engaged at the time. The following is an explanation that Salve offered to TimesNow pertaining to the situation: “It was very late, but we got everything.”

 

 

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