Delhi High Court Asks for WFI and Sports Ministry Response on Wrestlers' Appeal

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:56pm on 04 Mar 2024,Monday Sports

The Delhi High Court has taken notice of a plea filed by prominent wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, challenging the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) decision to conduct selection trials for upcoming championships. The wrestlers argue that WFI's actions, despite being suspended by the sports ministry, are in blatant disregard of orders. The court has set March 7 to decide on restraining WFI from proceeding with the trials. This legal tussle unfolds amid administrative turmoil, with the sports ministry's December orders restricting WFI's activities still in force.

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