Harish Salve represents IOA in Vinesh Phogat's CAS hearing; decision likely before conclusion of Olympics

Court of Arbitration for Sports said the decision on Vinesh Phogat's plea against her disqualification is expected to be issued before the end of the Olympic Games.

ANI

Updated At : 03:58 PM Aug 09, 2024 IST

Vinesh Phogat. ANI

New Delhi, August 9

Harish Salve, a renowned Indian lawyer, represented the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) in the case concerning the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from the Paris Olympics.

The ad hoc hearing at CAS started on Friday, August 9 at 9 am Paris time (12:30 pm IST).

The CAS has established an ad hoc division in Paris, led by President Michael Lenard from the US, to handle cases during the Olympics. This division is located within the Paris judicial court in the 17th arrondissement.

Following her disqualification from the Paris Olympics final, Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling on Thursday.

Court of Arbitration for Sports said the decision on Vinesh Phogat's plea against her disqualification is expected to be issued before the end of the Olympic Games. (With other inputs)

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