Wrestling Federation of India Archives

Delhi HC declines Vinesh Phogat’s interim plea for participation in 2026 World Wrestling Championships Selection Trials

The Court found that repeated opportunities were afforded to the petitioner to appear before the Disciplinary Committee and place her case. However, she had chosen not to avail the first three opportunities and had instead raised objections concerning disclosure of the Committee’s composition.

Case Briefs High Courts

Motherhood Can’t Be Ground to Exclude Women Athletes from Competitive Sport; Delhi HC Permits Vinesh Phogat to Participate in 2026 Asian Games Trials

The Court condemned Wrestling Federation of India’s “National Embarrassment” remark against Vinesh Phogat with regards to 2024 Paris Olympic Games mishap, which had led to her disqualification.

Hot Off The Press News

SC disposes of petition against BJP MP Brij Bhushan after Delhi Police registers FIR in sexual harassment case

The Court said that the purpose of the petition was to register FIR against Brij Bhushan, which has been served.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court sets aside the rejection of the professional wrestlers made by the Oversight Committee of M.C Mary Kom, Yogeshwar Dutt and Babita Phogat

The Court was of the view that the purpose of the trials was to ensure that the best sports persons participate in the championship and the exclusion of National Games appeared to have adversely affected the petitioners.