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.
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.
Delhi High Court held Hockey India and Bhola Nath Singh guilty of contempt for disobeying orders. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav stressed misunderstanding cannot justify non compliance.
Today, On 13th August, CAS postpones decision on Vinesh Phogat’s appeal challenging her disqualification from the Paris Olympics until August 16. This is the third delay in the ruling, leaving her fate uncertain. Vinesh seeks a joint-silver medal, contesting her disqualification for being slightly overweight. The outcome could have widespread implications for Indian sports.
