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The Delhi High Court strongly criticized the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) for its stance on Vinesh Phogat's Olympic 2024 disqualification, calling it a "national shame." The court vowed to ensure Phogat's participation in upcoming Asian Games trials, deeming WFI's selection policy "absolutely retrograde" and potentially discriminatory.

Delhi High Court has permitted star wrestler Vinesh Phogat to compete in Asian Games trials, criticizing the Wrestling Federation of India's rigid policy that penalizes athletes returning from maternity leave. The court emphasized fairness, allowing Phogat's participation and ordering transparent, supervised selection proceedings to uphold the sport's integrity and justice.

The Delhi High Court strongly criticised the Wrestling Federation of India for deeming Vinesh Phogat ineligible, suspecting rule changes targeted her post-maternity break. The court questioned the federation's actions, emphasising motherhood shouldn't disadvantage athletes, and directed the Centre to form an expert panel to assess her fitness for the Asian Games trials, ensuring her participation.

Nikhat Zareen has opted out of the senior World Cup in China, prioritizing her 51kg Olympic qualification goals over the 48kg category. This decision has led the BFI to schedule a selection trial for the 48kg spot between Nitu Ghanghas and Jyoti Gulia. Meanwhile, Sakshi Chaudhary impressed at recent trials, defeating strong contenders in the competitive 51kg division.

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Sports Authority of India closely monitored boxing trials amid a standoff with the BFI over selection policies. Observers recorded detailed notes, and trials concluded smoothly. SAI is expected to propose reforms like digital scoreboards and broader coaching appointments to enhance transparency and reduce favouritism within the national boxing setup.

The Delhi high court has strongly criticized the Wrestling Federation of India for declaring Vinesh Phogat ineligible for domestic events. The court urged the Centre to form an expert committee to assess Phogat's status and ensure her participation in Asian Games trials, emphasizing the protection of athletes and the sport's larger interest.

Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen has been surprisingly defeated in national trials, missing selection for the 2026 Commonwealth and Asian Games. Competing in the 51kg category, Zareen lost to Sakshi Chaudhary, marking a significant upset in Indian boxing. This outcome follows recent inconsistencies and a shift to a trial-based selection system.

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Indian boxing faces administrative chaos as the Sports Authority of India (SAI) halts selection trials for upcoming Commonwealth and Asian Games. A dispute over transparency in evaluation criteria, selection committees, and coach appointments has stalled preparations. Boxers who excelled in the unrecognised COAS Cup are now seeking legal recourse for a fair chance.

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Social media giants YouTube, Snap, and TikTok have reportedly settled a lawsuit filed by a school district alleging their platforms fueled a youth mental health crisis. The district sought over $60 million for costs and a mental health program.

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The celebrated wrestler's attempted comeback has run into a fresh WFI roadblock, reviving questions over wrestling’s rules, disciplinary action, anti-doping procedures and the bitter politics that have followed the 2023 wrestlers’ protest

Star wrestler Vinesh Phogat has accused the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) of conspiring to force her out of the sport. Phogat insists she is eligible to return to competitive wrestling, refuting WFI claims about notice periods and rule violations. The WFI, however, maintains she cannot compete until disciplinary proceedings are concluded.

The Sports Ministry has issued a show cause notice to the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) over its opaque selection process for upcoming international events. The ministry cited a lack of transparency and equal opportunity, prompting BFI to revise its assessment trials with a new, fairer format.

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik has backed Vinesh Phogat in her dispute with the Wrestling Federation of India over returning from retirement. Sakshi urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya to intervene, saying many countries support athletes after motherhood. Vinesh, now a Congress MLA and mother of a 10-month-old, is challenging WFI’s six-month comeback rule.

The Wrestling Federation of India has issued a stern warning to U-23 wrestlers, stating that withdrawing from the upcoming Asian Championships in Vietnam could jeopardize their chances of participating in the Asian Games selection trials. This comes as several prominent athletes cited scheduling concerns and insufficient recovery time due to the proximity of the two events.

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Women Wrestlers At Meet Say Legend Dealt Unfair Hand, Others Swear By The Rules; Sakshi Says Phogat’s Return After Motherhood Should Have Been Celebrated

Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen faced a shocking defeat in boxing trials, missing out on CWG and Asian Games. She revealed the immense physical and mental strain caused by a chaotic two-week preparation, citing administrative tussles between BFI and SAI as a major factor. Despite the setback, Zareen plans to focus on rebuilding her fitness for the LA Olympics.

Former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh stated that Vinesh Phogat's participation in wrestling trials is under the current WFI administration's purview. He defended his tenure, asserting the WFI never barred athletes without valid reasons. Phogat was declared ineligible by the WFI until 2026 due to ongoing disciplinary proceedings, a decision she disputes, citing international clearance.

The Wrestling Federation of India announced new eligibility rules for the 2026 Asian Games trials, making Vinesh Phogat ineligible as only recent national and federation medal winners can participate. The returning wrestler is also facing an ITA warning for missing a doping test in December 2025. It counts as her first “whereabouts failure” but is not a doping violation.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has formally responded to the Wrestling Federation of India's notice. She asserts her eligibility to return to competitive wrestling from January 1, 2026. Phogat claims she has official confirmation from the International Testing Agency. She intends to compete in the ongoing Senior Open Ranking Tournament. Phogat denies anti-doping rule violations and allegations regarding selection trials.