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The Economic Times
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Asian Games: Delhi HC refuses to direct participation of Jiu-Jitsu player

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has refused to interfere with the Centre's decision not to send an Indian contingent to participate in the Asian Games in the men's 94 kg weight category of Jiu-Jitsu.

Dismissing a petition by athlete Shubham Kumar on September 22, Justice Amit Mahajan asserted that the court cannot compel participation when the authorities have decided not to compete in the sporting event.

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