Wrestler Vinesh Phogat Permitted to Participate in Asian Games Selection Trials, WFI’s Policy Called ‘Exclusionary’: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court granted major relief to wrestler Vinesh Phogat by permitting her to participate in the selection trials for the Asian Games 2026 scheduled on May 30 and 31. The Court held that the selection policy framed by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) appeared discriminatory because it failed to accommodate women athletes returning after maternity leave. Court Examines WFI Selection Policy A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice…
