Supreme Court Permits Vinesh Phogat to Compete in 2026 Asian Games Selection
- On Friday, the Supreme Court allowed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the 2026 Asian Games selection trials scheduled for May 30 and 31, overruling Wrestling Federation of India opposition.
- The WFI had declared Phogat ineligible based on a February 2026 policy restricting trial eligibility to recent medalists, which Phogat argued unfairly penalized her maternity sabbatical from late 2024 to mid-2025.
- A Delhi High Court division bench previously permitted Phogat's participation, calling the policy exclusionary, though Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe noted 'disturbing' aspects regarding her doping test records.
- Phogat will compete this weekend while the Supreme Court cautioned that 'institutions have to be stronger' regarding sports governance and scheduled further hearings for June 1.
- Twelve other women wrestlers were already selected for the Asian Games, as the Supreme Court emphasized that sports decisions must rest on a 'strong foundation' rather than litigation.
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Supreme Court Permits Vinesh Phogat to Compete in 2026 Asian Games Selection
India's Supreme Court has allowed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the selection trials for the 2026 Asian Games, despite a challenge from the Wrestling Federation of India. Concerns were raised about procedural exclusion, and the court emphasized Phogat's contributions to the sport.
Supreme Court allows Vinesh Phogat to take part in Asian Games selections
The Supreme Court on Friday allowed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the selection trials for the 2026 Asian Games scheduled for Saturday, Live Law reported.A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe refused to stay a Delhi High Court order dated May 22 that had granted her interim relief. The bench was hearing a petition by the Wrestling Federation of India challenging the High Court’s decision.Phogat had challenged the federation…
Indian female wrestler Vinesh Phogat received a major reprieve from the Supreme Court. On May 29th, the Supreme Court granted her permission to participate in the selection trials for the 2026 Asian Games, which are scheduled to be held on May 30th and 31st.
Supreme Court allows Vinesh Phogat to compete in Asian Games trials, refuses to stay Delhi HC order
The Supreme Court declined to stay the Delhi High Court order permitting Vinesh Phogat to participate in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials, while issuing notice on WFI’s challenge and allowing the trials to proceed as scheduled.
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