The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea challenging the selection of India’s dressage team for the upcoming Asian Games after riders Anush Agarwalla and Sudipti Hajela questioned their exclusion. While listing the matter, Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah remarked, “It’s my favorite sport.”
The Supreme Court dismissed the Wrestling Federation of India’s challenge to orders permitting Vinesh Phogat to participate in the 2026 Asian Games selection trials, holding the matter had become infructuous after the trials concluded and clarifying that all legal issues remain open in pending proceedings.
Today, On 29th May, The Supreme Court allowed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the May 30 Asian Games selection trials. The bench told her, “We are not stopping, you go and participate,” granting her clear permission to compete in the process.
The Wrestling Federation of India has moved the Supreme Court challenging a recent order of the Delhi High Court that permitted wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the selection trials for the Asian Games 2026, despite debate within the wrestling community.
The Delhi High Court allowed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games selection trials, calling WFI’s policy exclusionary towards iconic athletes returning after maternity breaks, while directing video-recording of trials and appointment of independent observers from SAI and IOA.
The Delhi High Court criticised the Wrestling Federation of India for declaring Vinesh Phogat ineligible after maternity leave, questioning its deviation from norms. It stressed motherhood is celebrated and warned the federation against acting with “vengeance” in review.
Today, On 20th February, The Delhi High Court sought a response from the Delhi Police on the bail application filed by Olympian Sushil Kumar in the murder case of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar.
