Delhi HC asks WFI to frame guidelines for athletes returning after maternity
The court said the federation needs clear rules for women returning after childbirth, as Phogat’s exclusion from trials highlights gaps in the current policy.
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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 …
Vinesh Phogat's efforts to return to international wrestling have suffered a major setback. The Delhi High Court refused to grant her interim relief from the selection trials for the 2026 Senior World Championships. According to WFI rules, Vinesh is ineligible for the trials. She will now be unable to participate in the trials scheduled for September 14 in Delhi.
Vinesh Phogat Vs WFI: Delhi HC Tells Federation To Frame Guidelines For Athletes Returning After Maternity
Vinesh Phogat has challenged her exclusion from the 2026 World Championships selection trials after returning from maternity, prompting the Delhi High Court to question the WFI’s selection policy and call for clear guidelines to protect women athletes returning after childbirth
WFI must frame maternity-return policy: Delhi HC - The Tribune
The Delhi High Court on Thursday questioned whether women athletes could be put at a competitive disadvantage for taking time away from sport due to pregnancy and childbirth, and asked the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to frame guidelines for their return. The high court was hearing Olympian Vinesh Phogat's petition against her exclusion from the September 14 selection trials for the Senior World Wrestling Championship.
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