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Senior lawyer Harish Salve revealed that Vinesh Phogat chose not to contest the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruling, despite their efforts. Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics for exceeding the weight limit and her appeal was denied. The Indian Olympic Association and Phogat’s legal team faced coordination issues. Phogat has since retired from wrestling and entered politics.
The Delhi High Court Today (Aug 29) criticised former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Brij Bhushan Singh for filing a plea to quash trial court proceedings related to the sexual harassment case filed against him by women wrestlers after the trial had already begun. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna on Thursday said that the plea by Singh appeared to be an oblique one to quash the case in its entirety after the commencement of trial against him.
The Delhi High Court on Today (Aug 28) granted four more weeks to the Centre to respond to a petition by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) challenging its suspension. The Centre had suspended the WFI on December 24, 2023, three days after it elected new office bearers, for allegedly not following the provisions of its own constitution while taking decisions.
Today(9th August), Harish Salve, a prominent Indian lawyer, will represent the IOA in the CAS hearing for wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s Paris Olympics disqualification. His extensive legal experience is vital in addressing the complex case. The hearing could potentially impact Phogat’s retirement decision, urging her to reconsider, and has broader implications for Indian wrestling’s global representation.
