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.
On Thursday(22nd August), Renowned Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat voiced serious concerns about the alleged withdrawal of security for women wrestlers set to testify in the sexual harassment case against former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. She highlighted the potential risks involved for these witnesses.
The Delhi High Court today restored the mandate of the Indian Olympic Association’s ad-hoc committee for the Wrestling Federation of India, following a plea by wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Satyawart Kadian. The court ruled that the dissolution of the ad-hoc committee was unwarranted and allowed IOA to reconstitute it with multi-member expertise in international federations.
Vidushpat Singhania, representing the Indian Olympic Association, stated that the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) provided only a brief rejection of Vinesh Phogat’s appeal for her disqualification. The decision can be appealed to the Swiss Federal Tribunal within 30 days. Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 for exceeding the weight limit by 100 grams. Despite efforts to reduce her weight, she was unable to meet the criteria, leading to her disqualification and subsequent retirement from wrestling. Sarah Ann Hildebrandt won the gold medal in the women’s 50kg freestyle event.
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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.