The Delhi High Court closed Vinesh Phogat's petition challenging her exclusion from Asian Games trials as infructuous, as she was allowed to participate. The court directed the Wrestling Federation of India to decide her pending show-cause notice within two weeks, ensuring a personal hearing.
Vinesh Phogat's attempt to secure a spot in India's Asian Games squad ended in defeat despite a dramatic comeback attempt, marked by controversy and allegations of bias against the Wrestling Federation of India.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has appealed to the Supreme Court against a Delhi High Court decision permitting wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials, citing the WFI's policy as exclusionary for athletes returning from maternity leave.
Delhi High Court allows Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games 2026 selection trials, overturning WFI's ineligibility ruling. The court cited discrimination against female athletes due to motherhood.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat can participate in the Asian Games selection trials, criticizing the Wrestling Federation of India's policy for unfairly excluding athletes returning from maternity leave.
The Delhi High Court has permitted wrestler Vinesh Phogat to compete in the Asian Games selection trials, citing 'interest of sports and justice.' The court ordered video recording and presence of independent observers for the May 30-31 trials, noting WFI's exclusionary policy regarding players on sabbatical.
Delhi High Court criticized the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) for calling Vinesh Phogat's potential Olympic disqualification a "national shame." The court will ensure her participation in Asian Games trials, questioning WFI's "retrograde" selection policy, especially concerning new mothers.
Delhi High Court questioned the Wrestling Federation of India's decision to declare Vinesh Phogat 'ineligible' after her maternity break, suggesting rules may have been changed to target her. The court urged the Centre to form an expert panel for her fitness evaluation ahead of Asian Games trials.
The Delhi High Court has ordered the Centre to form an expert panel to assess wrestler Vinesh Phogat's eligibility for domestic events and upcoming Asian Games trials after she was declared ineligible by the WFI. The court criticized the WFI's decision, citing her maternity break and international repute.
The Delhi High Court questioned the Wrestling Federation of India's decision to declare Vinesh Phogat ineligible for domestic competitions, suggesting rules might have been changed to target her after her maternity break. The court urged the government to form an expert panel to assess her fitness for the Asian Games trials.
The Delhi High Court criticized the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) for declaring Vinesh Phogat ineligible and directed the Centre to form an expert panel to assess her case. The court urged her participation in Asian Games trials, stating motherhood should be celebrated, not punished.
The Wrestling Federation of India announced new eligibility rules for the 2026 Asian Games trials, making Vinesh Phogat ineligible as only recent national and federation medal winners can participate. The returning wrestler is also facing an ITA warning for missing a doping test in December 2025. It counts as her first “whereabouts failure” but is not a doping violation.
The Wrestling Federation of India announced new eligibility rules for the 2026 Asian Games trials, making Vinesh Phogat ineligible as only recent national and federation medal winners can participate. The returning wrestler is also facing an ITA warning for missing a doping test in December 2025. It counts as her first “whereabouts failure” but is not a doping violation.
