Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:23pm on 18 May 2026,Monday Sports
Vinesh Phogat failed to secure immediate relief from the Delhi High Court on Monday in her plea seeking permission to participate in the selection trials for the Asian Games scheduled for May 30-31. The court declined to intervene without hearing the response of the Wrestling Federation of India and the Centre, but allowed Phogat to submit a comprehensive reply to the federation’s show-cause notice. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav directed WFI to conclude proceedings by July 6. WFI had declared her ineligible until June 26, 2026, citing anti-doping rules requiring a six-month notice period for athletes returning from retirement. Phogat argued the policy unfairly ignored maternity-related breaks and hinted at targeted treatment linked to past controversies. (PC: PTI)
