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.
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 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 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 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.
Three-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat's attempted comeback in wrestling at the senior open ranking series in Gonda, India, was embroiled in controversy due to the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) rules, sparking debate among fellow wrestlers and calls for intervention.
Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik has backed Vinesh Phogat in her dispute with the Wrestling Federation of India over returning from retirement. Sakshi urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya to intervene, saying many countries support athletes after motherhood. Vinesh, now a Congress MLA and mother of a 10-month-old, is challenging WFI’s six-month comeback rule.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was denied entry to a domestic tournament in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, her planned comeback event. Citing pending disciplinary proceedings and a notice she hadn't responded to, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) declared her suspended. Phogat, who accused former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment, claims this is a conspiracy to force her retirement.
Star wrestler Vinesh Phogat has accused the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) of conspiring to force her out of the sport. Phogat insists she is eligible to return to competitive wrestling, refuting WFI claims about notice periods and rule violations. The WFI, however, maintains she cannot compete until disciplinary proceedings are concluded.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has formally responded to the Wrestling Federation of India's notice. She asserts her eligibility to return to competitive wrestling from January 1, 2026. Phogat claims she has official confirmation from the International Testing Agency. She intends to compete in the ongoing Senior Open Ranking Tournament. Phogat denies anti-doping rule violations and allegations regarding selection trials.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat asserts her eligibility for the National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda, despite the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) stance. WFI claims she must complete disciplinary proceedings and adhere to a mandatory notice period for retired athletes. Phogat argues she informed United World Wrestling of her intent to resume competition, but the federation remains unconvinced.
Star wrestler Vinesh Phogat faces a significant setback as the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) bars her from upcoming events until May 2026. Issued a lengthy show cause notice, she's accused of multiple disciplinary and anti-doping violations, including whereabouts failures and alleged rule breaches during selection trials. This effectively delays her international return.
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.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has raised concerns about her safety and the fairness of officiating at an upcoming tournament in Gonda, citing the influence of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, whom she has accused of sexual harassment.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has accused the Wrestling Federation of India of deliberately blocking her comeback by closing the registration portal for the National Open Ranking tournament (May 10-12), a key event for Asian Games and World Championship selection. The Paris Olympics 2024 finalist, who was disqualified for missing weight, has been trying to return after 20 months but claims officials haven't responded to her registration attempts. The WFI has denied any wrongdoing, stating the tournament remains open for everyone.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has accused the Wrestling Federation of India of deliberately blocking her comeback by closing registration for the National Open Ranking Tournament (May 10-12) before the April 30 deadline. The Paris Olympics 2024 finalist, who was disqualified for missing weight, aims to compete for Asian Games and World Championship selection spots. WFI president Sanjay Singh denied the allegations, stating the tournament remains open for all athletes.
