Supreme Court allows Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games 2026 selection trials
The Supreme Court has permitted wrestler Vinesh Phogat to take part in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials. This decision came after the Wrestling Federation of India challenged a prior ruling from the Delhi High Court that favored Phogat's participation. The High Court had criticized the WFI's selection policy for being exclusionary towards athletes returning from maternity leave.
- ▪The Supreme Court allowed Vinesh Phogat to participate in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials.
- ▪The Wrestling Federation of India had challenged a Delhi High Court order that permitted her participation.
- ▪The High Court criticized the WFI's selection policy for not considering athletes returning from maternity leave.
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The Supreme Court on Friday (May 29, 2026) allowed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials to be held on May 30.The apex court headed by Bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe rejected the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) plea challenging the Delhi High Court’s order.On May 28, 2026 the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) had moved the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court’s order allowing grappler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the selection trials for the Asian Games 2026.On May 22, a Division Bench of the High Court had given its nod to the participation of Vinesh Phogat in the upcoming trials for the Asian Games, saying the WFI’s selection policy was exclusionary for the lack of discretion to consider an iconic player like…
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