Today, On 24th February, The Delhi High Court set aside the Indian Olympic Association’s (IOA) decision directing the Bihar Olympic Association to form an ad-hoc panel. The court ruled that the move was unjustified and beyond IOA’s authority. This decision comes amid disputes over the functioning of Bihar’s sports administration. The ruling reinforces the autonomy of state Olympic bodies in managing their own affairs.
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Today, On 13th July, The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is set to announce its verdict on Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification tonight. Vinesh, an Indian wrestler, seeks a joint silver medal after being disqualified for exceeding the weight limit by 100 grams, ending her Olympic dreams. Senior advocate Harish Salve will represent her in this high-stakes legal battle.
Today (1st March) Several prominent Indian wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and others, have filed a legal challenge in the Delhi High Court against the Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) invitation for Olympic selection trials. The petition alleges manipulation and threats toward athletes and questions the legitimacy of the selection process, calling for the WFI to be restrained from organizing the events.
