Delhi HC pulls up Wrestling Federation over decision to declare Vinesh Phogat ‘ineligible’
The Delhi High Court criticized the Wrestling Federation of India for declaring wrestler Vinesh Phogat ineligible to compete in domestic events. The court has instructed the government to form an expert committee to assess Phogat's eligibility for upcoming selection trials. Phogat, who recently returned from maternity leave, has contested the WFI's decision and emphasized the importance of supporting athletes returning from motherhood.
- ▪The Delhi High Court reprimanded the Wrestling Federation of India for declaring Vinesh Phogat ineligible.
- ▪The court ordered the formation of an expert committee to evaluate Phogat's eligibility for the Asian Games selection trials.
- ▪Phogat has contested the WFI's decision and participated in a national tournament despite being declared ineligible.
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- ▪ Delhi HC pulls up WFI: Vinesh Phogat declared 'ineligible' for domestic events — Times of India — Top
- ▪ ‘Why should wrestling suffer?’: Delhi HC pulls up WFI over Vinesh Phogat’s exclusion from 2026 Asian Games — Hindustan Times — Top
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Delhi High Court pulled up Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Friday (May 22, 2026) over decision to declare wrestler Vinesh Phogat ‘ineligible’ to participate in domestic events.The court directed the Centre to form expert committee to evaluate Ms. Phogat to ensure her participation in upcoming Asian Games selection trials. WFI blocking Vinesh while new mothers are helped worldwide in comeback, says Sakshi MalikThe WFI on May 9, issued a show-cause notice to the World championships medallist Ms.
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