Delhi HC Denies Vinesh Phogat Entry into World Championship Trials
What Happened
The Delhi High Court rejected wrestler Vinesh Phogat's plea to participate in the selection trials for the 2026 Senior World Wrestling Championships on September 14. The court ruled that the eligibility criteria set by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) apply equally to all athletes and that granting Phogat provisional entry would create an exception in her favor.
Key Takeaways
The ruling is a setback for Phogat's return to international wrestling. She had argued that her absence from qualifying events due to maternity-related reasons should not prevent her from competing, but the court chose to uphold WFI's selection rules.