Wrestling

Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games hopes end in heartbreak loss in semifinals to Meenakshi Goyat

Vinesh Phogat had fought controversies to make it to the Asian Games selection trials but her hopes of going to the continental event ended with a loss in the semifinals.

Vinesh Phogat allowed to compete in 53kg category Asian Games trials after initial refusal from WFI

Drama ensued as Vinesh Phogat reached the venue for Asian Games trials after the Supreme Court verdict. The WFI initially tried to stop her from the competing in the 53kg category before finally relenting.

Vinesh Phogat allowed to compete in Asian Games trials after Supreme Court clearance

Vinesh Phogat will now be able to take part in the trials for the upcoming Asian Games after Supreme Court has allowed the star wrestler to compete in the trials.

PM Modi reacts as India clinch historic 27-medal haul at U23 Asian Wrestling Championships: 'Outstanding'

PM Narendra Modi congratulated India’s wrestlers after the country secured a historic 27-medal haul, including 11 gold medals, at the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam.

Vinesh Phogat gets big victory over WFI as Delhi HC allows her to participate in Asian Games trials: 'Mala fide intent'

Vinesh Phogat got a major relief from the Delhi High Court as she is allowed to participate in the 2026 Asian Games selection trials. The court criticised WFI for its revengeful approach and said that motherhood cannot become a ground for exclusion.

Vinesh Phogat gets relief from Delhi HC as WFI slammed by court: 'Ensure that she participates in Asian Games trial'

The WFI had declared Vinesh Phogat ineligible to participate in domestic events till June 26, 2026, but the Delhi High Court has told the federation to permit her participation continuing the earlier practice of permitting the participation of reputed athletes

Vinesh Phogat denied last-minute reprieve for Asian Games Trials by High Court: 'How can we grant relief'

The Delhi High Court on Monday denied immediate relief to Vinesh Phogat, who sought permission to compete in the Asian Games selection trials later this month. after being declared ineligible by the Wrestling Federation of India until June 26

Another setback for Vinesh as wrestling world body supports WFI in disciplinary case: Report

United World Wrestling (UWW) has reportedly backed the Wrestling Federation of India’s authority in the ongoing dispute with Vinesh Phogat over disciplinary and return-to-competition issues.

Sakshi Malik seeks PM Modi's intervention as WFI stops Vinesh from competing: 'Other countries better support athlete mothers'

Sakshi Malik said: 'I can give several examples where sports federations of other countries try to make everything easier for the athletes so that females can play for the country even after becoming a mother. Our federation brought such laws so that Vinesh isn't able to make a comeback.'

Why WFI’s handling of Vinesh Phogat’s comeback is raising eyebrows

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Monday stopped Vinesh Phogat from taking part in the 2026 Senior Open Ranking Tournament at Nandini Nagar in Gonda.