Delhi HC allows Vinesh Phogat to compete in Asian Games trials, pulls up WFI for ‘vindictive’ conduct
The Delhi High Court has permitted wrestler Vinesh Phogat to compete in the selection trials for the 2026 Asian Games, criticizing the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) for its treatment of her. The court highlighted that policies disadvantaging women due to maternity violate constitutional rights. Additionally, the WFI's comments regarding Phogat's Olympic disqualification were deemed vindictive and inappropriate by the court.
- ▪The Delhi High Court allowed Vinesh Phogat to participate in the Asian Games trials.
- ▪The court criticized the WFI for acting in a vindictive manner against Phogat.
- ▪The existing eligibility criteria were deemed exclusionary for athletes who took maternity leave.
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- ▪ Vinesh Phogat cleared for Asian Games trials as Delhi HC calls WFI policy unfair — Times of India — Top
- ▪ Delhi HC allows Vinesh Phogat in 2026 Asian Games selection trials — Hindustan Times — Top
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The Delhi High Court has allowed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the selection trials for the 2026 Asian Games, scheduled to be held on May 30 and 31, while criticising the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) for acting in a “vindictive” manner against her.A Bench of Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia directed that the trials be video-recorded and ordered the nomination of two independent observers from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to oversee the process.
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