Vinesh Phogat (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court has allowed celebrated wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the upcoming Asian Games selection trials, observing that allowing her participate in the trials was necessary “in the interest of sports and justice.” A bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia also directed the WFI to video-record the trials scheduled for May 30 and 31. The court further ordered that independent observers from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) remain present during the process. “The appellant shall be permitted to participate in the selection trials for the Asian Games, 2026, which are scheduled for 30.05.2026 and 31.05.2026,” the court said in its order uploaded on Saturday, a day after it was passed. “The policy and the circular are clearly exclusionary in nature as they do not give any discretion to Respondent No.1 (WFI) to consider iconic players like the appellant in view of the sabbatical taken on account of her maternity leave,” the bench added. The court also observed that the grounds cited in WFI’s show-cause notice to Phogat appeared to be “premeditated” and amounted to reopening settled issues. The order came on Phogat’s appeal against a May 18 ruling by a single-judge bench that had denied her interim relief regarding participation in the trials. Phogat, an internationally acclaimed wrestler, was disqualified from the women’s 50kg final at the 2024 Summer Olympics in August 2024 after being found 100 grams overweight during the morning weigh-in.(With PTI inputs)About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOperation Sheruwali: Encounter Breaks Out Between Terrorists And Security Forces In Jammu & KashmirFounder Abhijeet Dipke Alleges Crackdown On Cockroach Janta Party After Massive Social Media BuzzPrime Minister Modi Highlights Global Opportunities For Youth At 19th Rozgar Mela EventArmy Orders Inquiry After Cheetah Helicopter Carrying Senior Officers Crashes Near Leh | WatchMamata Banerjee-Designed Football Sculpture Removed From Salt Lake Stadium Amid ControversyHeatwave Triggers Political Storm In UP As BJP MLAs, Opposition Slam Massive Power CutsHow Sunil Dutt Became Bandra’s Protector — And Why His Name Returned During Garib Nagar DemolitionsAfter Years Of TMC-Centre Tensions, Delhi Unlocks Rs 39,000 Crore For BengalDelhi HC Tears Into WFI Over Vinesh Phogat Trial Ban, Calls Selection Policy “Retrograde”Congress Targets PM Modi Over Fresh Fuel Price Hike, Says Govt “Fleecing Citizens”123PhotostoriesDahi for Summer: 11 traditional curd dishes of India to keep the gut coolAditi Rao Hydari to Huma Qureshi: 5 stunning saree looks from Cannes 202610 lifestyle shifts that can improve mental health more than a vacation7 magnesium deficiency symptoms that could be warning signs from your heartHow to politely say ‘no’: 10 subtle ways, without the guilt5 India’s most stunning stepwells that feel straight out of a fantasy worldFrom a kitchen garden to lounge, private lifts and a massive terrace: Rajeev Khandelwal’s 3-floor lavish bungalow5 most exciting facts about wolves that reveal a surprisingly complex wild worldChef Pankaj Bhadouria shares 5 tips to make Moong Dal Pakode extra crisp and less oilyAre you a ‘Peaky Blinders’ fan? Here’s a list of similar shows to add to your watchlist123Hot PicksBandra demolition driveIPL Schedule 2026Vinesh PhogatUP HeatwaveHardoi fireNID DAT counselling 2026TN Ministers ListTop TrendingTwisha SharmaKolkata AirportHarbhajan SinghFaridabad Volleyball Player MurderHardik PandyaJEE Advanced Response SheetIPL Orange Cap 2026Conor McGregor Net WorthNEET UG Paper LeakWest Bengal Annapurna Yojana
NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court has allowed celebrated wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the upcoming Asian Games selection trials, observing that allowing her participate in the trials was necessary “in the interest of sports and justice.” A bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia also directed the WFI to video-record the trials scheduled for May 30 and 31. The court further ordered that independent observers from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) remain present during the process. “The appellant shall be permitted to participate in the selection trials for the Asian Games, 2026, which are scheduled for 30.05.2026 and 31.05.2026,” the court said in its order uploaded on Saturday, a day after it was passed. “The policy and the circular are clearly exclusionary in nature as they do not give any discretion to Respondent No.1 (WFI) to consider iconic players like the appellant in view of the sabbatical taken on account of her maternity leave,” the bench added. The court also observed that the grounds cited in WFI’s show-cause notice to Phogat appeared to be “premeditated” and amounted to reopening settled issues. The order came on Phogat’s appeal against a May 18 ruling by a single-judge bench that had denied her interim relief regarding participation in the trials. Phogat, an internationally acclaimed wrestler, was disqualified from the women’s 50kg final at the 2024 Summer Olympics in August 2024 after being found 100 grams overweight during the morning weigh-in.(With PTI inputs)
