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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Supreme Court allows Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games 2026 trials

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the selection trials for the 2026 Asian Games, while hearing a plea filed by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) challenging the Delhi High Court’s earlier order permitting her participation.

During the hearing, the top court observed that Phogat’s case stood on a different footing because of her contribution to Indian sports.

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