NEW DELHI: The Courtroom of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has launched an in depth clarification for upholding the disqualification of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics 50kg freestyle closing.Phogat was disqualified for exceeding the load restrict by 100 grams.
The CAS emphasised the strict software of weight rules in athletic competitions.The principles clearly outline an higher weight restrict with no exceptions or tolerances for any cause, together with variations resulting from hydration or menstrual cycles. The duty to stay inside the weight restrict rests solely with the athlete.
“The issue for the Athlete is that the Guidelines are clear as to the load restrict and are the identical for all individuals. There isn’t any tolerance offered for -– it’s an higher restrict. It doesn’t even enable for the load of the singlet. It’s clearly as much as an athlete to make sure that they continue to be under that restrict,” the CAS stated.
“There isn’t any dispute that the Applicant was above the load restrict. She gave the above proof clearly and straight on the listening to. Her case is that the quantity of extra was 100g and {that a} tolerance ought to apply as this can be a small extra and explicable for causes resembling consuming water and water retention, particularly in the course of the pre-menstrual part,” it added.
Phogat acknowledged exceeding the restrict however argued for leniency, citing the minimal extra weight. She attributed the discrepancy to elements like water consumption and potential water retention associated to her menstrual cycle.
Nevertheless, the CAS rejected this argument, stating that the principles are universally utilized to make sure equity and a stage taking part in subject for all individuals.
This resolution upholds the preliminary disqualification, which prevented Phogat from competing within the closing regardless of profitable her semifinal match in opposition to Cuban wrestler Yusneylis Guzman Lopez.
Lopez subsequently superior to the ultimate, the place she secured the silver medal. The gold medal was awarded to American wrestler Sarah Ann Hildebrandt.
Phogat, in her enchantment, had requested to be awarded a joint silver medal alongside Lopez. Nevertheless, the CAS rejected this request, additional solidifying the ultimate medal standings.
The CAS emphasised the strict software of weight rules in athletic competitions.The principles clearly outline an higher weight restrict with no exceptions or tolerances for any cause, together with variations resulting from hydration or menstrual cycles. The duty to stay inside the weight restrict rests solely with the athlete.
“The issue for the Athlete is that the Guidelines are clear as to the load restrict and are the identical for all individuals. There isn’t any tolerance offered for -– it’s an higher restrict. It doesn’t even enable for the load of the singlet. It’s clearly as much as an athlete to make sure that they continue to be under that restrict,” the CAS stated.
“There isn’t any dispute that the Applicant was above the load restrict. She gave the above proof clearly and straight on the listening to. Her case is that the quantity of extra was 100g and {that a} tolerance ought to apply as this can be a small extra and explicable for causes resembling consuming water and water retention, particularly in the course of the pre-menstrual part,” it added.
Phogat acknowledged exceeding the restrict however argued for leniency, citing the minimal extra weight. She attributed the discrepancy to elements like water consumption and potential water retention associated to her menstrual cycle.
Nevertheless, the CAS rejected this argument, stating that the principles are universally utilized to make sure equity and a stage taking part in subject for all individuals.
This resolution upholds the preliminary disqualification, which prevented Phogat from competing within the closing regardless of profitable her semifinal match in opposition to Cuban wrestler Yusneylis Guzman Lopez.
Lopez subsequently superior to the ultimate, the place she secured the silver medal. The gold medal was awarded to American wrestler Sarah Ann Hildebrandt.
Phogat, in her enchantment, had requested to be awarded a joint silver medal alongside Lopez. Nevertheless, the CAS rejected this request, additional solidifying the ultimate medal standings.
