Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) revises its earlier decision regarding Vinesh Phogat’s eligibility for the Asian Games trials. Reports say the WFI first indicated that Phogat would be permitted to compete only in the 50kg category. Subsequently, the WFI relents and allows her to compete in the 53kg category at the trials. Other reporting states that the federation had drawn a line after clearing her only for the 50kg division, citing her recent competition history in that weight class, including at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The two developments indicate a change from the initial restriction to a broader allowance that includes 53kg. The WFI’s stance reflects an adjustment to the trial weight category framework for Phogat ahead of the Asian Games trials.
WFI allows Vinesh Phogat to compete in 53kg at Asian Games trials
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) revises its earlier decision regarding Vinesh Phogat’s eligibility for the Asian Games trials. Reports say the WFI first indicated that Phogat would be permitted to...
- WFI initially said Vinesh Phogat could compete only in the 50kg category at the Asian Games trials.
- WFI later allows Phogat to compete in the 53kg category at the trials.
- A separate report says WFI previously cleared Phogat only for the 50kg division.
- Phogat is reported to have competed in the 50kg category in recent international events, including the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Earlier Wrestling Federation of India informed Vinesh Phogat would be permitted to compete only in the 50kg category
2 months agoWFI draws line Vinesh Phogat cleared only for kg trials
2 months agoVinesh has competed in the 50kg category in her last few international events, including the 2024 Paris Olympics, the federation has decided to consider her for that division alone
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