The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has approached the Supreme Court challenging a Delhi High Court order that allowed Vinesh Phogat to participate in the selection trials for the Asian Games 2026. The matter will be heard by a bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe. The High Court had earlier permitted her participation, noting that WFI’s selection policy lacked discretion for exceptional cases, especially for athletes returning after a maternity break, and had directed that the trials be video-recorded with independent observers present.
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