‘Men Will Go and Win Medals…': Delhi HC Highlights Women Athletes' Interests at Vinesh Phogat Case Hearing
The court said the federation needs clear rules for athletes returning after childbirth and noted that Phogat was denied interim relief under the current policy.
- On Thursday, the Delhi High Court denied Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's request to participate in the World Championships selection trials, upholding the Wrestling Federation of India's current eligibility criteria.
- Challenging a September 7 WFI circular, Phogat argued the framework effectively excludes her from the Astana, Kazakhstan event because it relies on competitions she missed during maternity leave.
- The WFI maintained that its eligibility criteria are uniform, with counsel arguing medal winners from 2025 and 2026 are eligible, though Phogat alleged the federation is 'deliberately targeting me.'
- Urging the WFI to create a structured framework, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma stressed that the federation must balance national interests with the careers of athletes returning after childbirth.
- The court continues to examine the legality of the WFI's selection policy, even though it denied interim relief for the upcoming September 14 trials.
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HC to examine balancing motherhood with sporting career demands
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has said it would examine and adjudicate upon the larger question of how motherhood and maternity are to be balanced against the demands of a sporting career. The question arose during the hearing of a petition by wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who became a mother in July 2025 and has … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by sub…
Vinesh Phogat barred from World Championship trials, Delhi High Court denies plea
Delhi High Court has denied Vinesh Phogat’s plea to compete in the World Championship 2026 selection trials, citing WFI’s eligibility rules. The court said her maternity-related circumstances can be examined in her broader challenge, but do not justify an interim exemption.
Delhi HC Refuses Vinesh Phogat Interim Relief, Says No Special Exemption from WFI Trials Eligibility
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Delhi High Court has refused to grant wrestler Vinesh Phogat interim permission to participate in the Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) selection trials for the 2026 Senior World Wrestling Championships, holding that allowing her to compete despite not meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria would amount to creating a special exception in her favour. India News | Delhi HC Refuses …
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