Vinesh Phogat Case| WFI Plea Against HC Order Allowing Selection Trial Participation Becomes Infructuous: Supreme Court

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.

We Are Not Stopping, Go and Participate: SC Gives Big Relief to Vinesh Phogat, Permits Participation in Asian Games Selection Trials

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.

WFI vs Vinesh Phogat: Wrestling Federation of India Moves Supreme Court After Delhi HC Allows Her to Participate in Asian Games 2026 Trials

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.

WFI Policy Row: Delhi High Court Allows Vinesh Phogat To Compete In Asian Games Trials After Maternity Break

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.