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
Published – May 29, 2026 01:47 pm IST
File photo of Vinesh Phogat. Supreme Court allowed Vinesh to participate in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials to be held on May 30. | Photo Credit: Sandeep Saxena
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 her, who is returning from a maternity break.
Published – May 29, 2026 01:47 pm IST
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