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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
