The Supreme Court on Friday refused to interfere with the Delhi high court order allowing Olympian wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the selection trials for the 2026 Asian Games, observing that the athlete had brought laurels to the country through her achievements in wrestling.
The bench passed a specific direction that Phogat must be allowed to participate in the trials commencing on May 30. The bench also issued notice on the WFI's plea to Phogat, and said that it will examine the issues later.
"We are not stopping, you go and participate," Justice Narasimha said.
