Delhi HC refuses to allow Vinesh Phogat’s participation in selection trials for 2026 Senior World Championships
The Delhi High Court declined to permit wrestler Vinesh Phogat to take part in the selection trials for the 2026 Senior World Championships, stating that the selection policy must be adjudicated first. The court warned that allowing her entry without a ruling could create unequal treatment for other athletes in similar situations.
- ✓The Delhi High Court declined to permit wrestler Vinesh Phogat to take part in the selection trials for the 2026 Senior World Championships, stating that the selection policy must be adjudicated first.
- ✓The court warned that allowing her entry without a ruling could create unequal treatment for other athletes in similar situations.
- ✓Civic Domain: Categorized under sports public notices.
The Delhi High Court issued an order refusing to let Olympic‑medallist Vinesh Phogat compete in the upcoming selection trials for the 2026 Senior World Wrestling Championships. The bench emphasized that the matter of the federation’s selection policy must be resolved before any athlete can be granted entry, to ensure fairness.
The court noted that Phogat, who has recently returned to competitive wrestling after giving birth, seeks participation in the trials that determine India’s representatives at the world event. However, the judges cautioned that permitting her to compete without first addressing the policy could result in disparate treatment of other wrestlers who are not before the court.
Vinesh Phogat is a multiple‑time Commonwealth and Asian Games champion, and her exclusion from the trials has drawn attention from the wrestling community. The decision underscores ongoing disputes over selection criteria and could affect the composition of India’s squad for the 2026 championships, potentially influencing the country’s prospects on the global stage.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | SPORTS |
| Jurisdiction | DL State |
| Publication Date | 11 September 2026 |