Haryana
Vinesh Phogat Disqualification at Paris Olympics
- 08 Aug 2024
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Recently, Vinesh Phogat from haryana was disqualified at the Paris Olympics. The 50 kg wrestler failed to make a crucial second weight to be able to take part in the gold medal bout.
Key Points
- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) disqualified her for being overweight on the day of the match, as per rules.
- The wrestler, who was eyeing a gold medal, was disqualified, which meant she cannot get even a silver medal that the semi-final win ensured.
- She won the semi-final bout by defeating Cuba's Yusneylis Guzman Lopez with a 5-0 score.
- She has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over the issue.
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
- The IOC is the guardian of the Olympic Games, established in June 1894. It is a not-for-profit independent international organisation.
- It is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, the Olympic Capital.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport
- It is an international quasi-judicial body established to settle disputes related to sport through arbitration.
- Its headquarters are in Lausanne (Switzerland) and its courts are located in New York City, Sydney and Lausanne.
- Temporary courts are established in current Olympic host cities.
