HC Pulls up WFI over Decision to Declare Vinesh Phogat Ineligible
The court said an expert committee should review her case after the Wrestling Federation of India barred her from domestic events and selection trials.
- On Friday, the Delhi High Court criticized the Wrestling Federation of India's decision to declare Vinesh Phogat ineligible for domestic competitions, directing the Centre to form an expert panel to assess her Asian Games selection trial eligibility.
- The WFI had barred Phogat from events until June 26 citing a mandatory six-month notice period for athletes returning from retirement. She challenged the federation's 2026 Asian Games Selection Policy after exclusion from May 30-31 trials.
- Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia questioned the federation's departure from past practices allowing elite athletes to compete, criticizing the WFI for calling Phogat's 2024 Paris Olympics loss a "national shame."
- The court ordered the Centre to ensure Phogat's participation in selection trials, urging officials to "take a responsible decision." The Centre acknowledged a revised policy allowing expert committee relaxations on eligibility criteria.
- While the WFI cites anti-doping rule non-compliance for the current suspension, the court emphasized that rigid eligibility rules should not hinder an international athlete's career. The expert panel's evaluation will determine if Phogat competes in upcoming trials.
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Delhi High Court Slams WFI Over Decision To Declare Vinesh Phogat ‘Ineligible’ For Asian Games Trials
Vinesh Phogat’s ineligibility has been questioned by the Delhi High Court, which noted the WFI’s shift in stance “speaks volumes.” The court directed an expert panel and her inclusion in Asian Games trials, stressing fairness, motherhood, and that rules shouldn’t block participation
Delhi High Court pulls up WFI over decision to declare Vinesh Phogat ineligible
The Delhi High Court on Friday pulled up the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) for its decision to declare celebrated grappler Vinesh Phogat 'ineligible' from participation in domestic events and asked the Centre to constitute an expert panel to evaluate her
Delhi high court slams WFI over Vinesh Phogat's 'ineligible' decision, asks for expert evaluation
The Delhi High Court came forward and came down heavily on the WFI (Wrestling Federation of India) for their decision to deem Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat ineligible to compete. The centre asked for an expert committee to evaluate Vinesh Phogat's case as well.
‘Not in the best interest of sports’: Delhi HC asks govt to ensure Vinesh Phogat’s Asian Games trials participation
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