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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Vinesh Phogat's comeback dream ends at Asian Games selection trials
New Delhi: The cheers were loud, the emotions raw and the expectations of a fairytale comeback unmistakable, but Vinesh Phogat’s return to competitive wrestling ended in heartbreak on Saturday following a 4-6 loss against Meenakshi Goyat in the 53kg semifinals of the Asian Games selection trials. Vinesh thus fell short in her bid to re-enter the national team after the trauma of the 2024 Paris Olympics. “I do not feel I have failed. I was fighti…
Vinesh Phogat Fails to Qualify for Asian Games as She Loses in 53kg Selection Trials
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Olympian Vinesh Phogat's hope to represent India at the Asian Games 2026 came to an end after she lost in the semi-final of the women's 53kg category selection trials at the Indira Gandhi Stadium here on Saturday. Sports News | Vinesh Phogat Fails to Qualify for Asian Games as She Loses in 53kg Selection Trials.
WFI allows Vinesh Phogat to compete in 53kg category for Asian Games trails after Supreme Court's verdict
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Saturday allowed Olympian Vinesh Phogat to compete in the Asian Games trials in the 53kg weight category, reversing its stance of preventing her from taking part in the 50kg bracket. This came after Vinesh was allowed to participate in the trials by the Supreme Court. On Saturday morning, Vinesh was informed that she would be able to take part only in the 50kg category with the WFI citing that she has …
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