Vinesh Phogat Disqualification at Paris Olympics | 08 Aug 2024

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.