Delhi High Court gives two weeks to WFI to decide show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat
- On Monday, the Delhi High Court directed the Wrestling Federation of India to decide within two weeks on a show-cause notice issued to three-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat over allegations of indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations.
- The WFI issued the original show-cause notice on May 9, declaring Phogat ineligible to compete in domestic events until June 26, 2026, citing mandatory six-month notice requirements under anti-doping rules for athletes returning from retirement.
- In her petition, Phogat challenged the WFI's selection policy, arguing the qualification window overlapped with her maternity sabbatical and created a "closed and inflexible gatekeeping mechanism" that was arbitrary and discriminatory.
- Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma disposed of the petition as infructuous after Phogat participated in Asian Games trials under earlier court orders, though she lost to Meenakshi in the semifinals.
- The High Court advised that any broader challenges to the WFI's selection policy must be filed through a fresh petition, as the current dispute regarding trial participation is now resolved.
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Delhi HC gives two weeks to Wrestling Federation to decide on show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat
On May 9, the WFI had issued the show-cause notice to Phogat and declared her ineligible to participate in domestic events till June 26, 2026, citing the mandatory six-month notice period linked to athletes returning from retirement under anti-doping rules
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Times of IndiaDelhi High Court gives two weeks to WFI to decide show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat
The Delhi High Court has directed the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to decide within two weeks on a show-cause notice issued to grappler Vinesh Phogat concerning indiscipline and alleged anti-doping rule violations. The court noted that Phogat's grievance regarding Asian Games selection trials was now resolved, but she may need to file a fresh petition for broader selection policy challenges.
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