Paris Olympics 2024: Vinesh Phogat moves Court of Arbitration for Sport; all you need to know about CAS

After her disqualification from competing for the 50 kg freestyle wrestling title at the ongoing, Paris Olympics 2024 due to being overweight by a mere 100 grams, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has moved to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to review her case and potentially clinch the silver medal she rightfully deserves.

What is CAS?

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is an esteemed international body. It was established in 1984 with the primary purpose of resolving disputes related to sports through arbitration. CAS operates autonomously from any sports organisation. The international body has headquarter at Lausanne in Switzerland.

CAS is widely recognized as the ultimate authority for settling sports-related conflicts. It upholds the fundamental principles of fair play and justice in sports.

Moreover, CAS is responsible for resolving legal disputes within the realm of sports through arbitration. This is achieved by issuing arbitral awards that hold the same weight and enforceability as judgments handed down by traditional courts. CAS also offers mediation services to assist parties in amicably resolving their disputes.