Vinesh Phogat's hopes of making a comeback and representing India at the Asian Games later this year came to an end after she was knocked out in the women's 53kg category at the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) selection trials held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium here on Saturday.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court’s order permitting Olympian wrestler and Congress MLA Vinesh Phogat to participate in the selection trials for the 2026 Asian Games, scheduled to be held in Delhi on May 30 and 31.
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president said Phogats' allegations against the federation's patron and former president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh are baseless.
The Pro Wrestling League is scheduled to return in January 2026, featuring top Indian and international wrestlers, promising high-intensity competition and a commercially viable framework designed to support the sport’s growth.
Olympic bronze medallist wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt expressed his happiness over the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) conducting the selection trials for the upcoming Senior Asian Wrestling Championships to be held in Amman, Jordon later this month.
Ending the 14-month impasse, the Union Sports Ministry has revoked the ‘suspension’ of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and reinstated its status as a National Sports Federation (NSF) while paving the way for resumption of activities, including selection trials for the upcoming Asian Championship in Amman.
The Ministry of Sports on Tuesday revoked the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), restoring its recognition as the National Sports Federation (NSF) for wrestling.
Levelling serious charges against the two Haryana wrestlers, Singh said the nation paid a heavy price because of their motivated protest, which was apparently backed by the Congress.
Vinesh, who will be competing in 50kg division in the Paris Olympics, had requested for assistance towards Lombard’s airfare, visa fees, board and lodging and local transport in Hungary
Justice Subramonium Prasad issued a notice to the Central government, granting four weeks to file a response.
