Vinesh Phogat on Saturday indicated that she would fight back after the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) issued a detailed show-cause notice, accusing her of indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations, while also declaring her ineligible to compete in domestic events till June 26.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Saturday issued a detailed show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat, accusing her of indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Friday maintained that a "wrong narrative" was being spread that it had changed its selection criteria for the Asian Games to stop Vinesh Phogat from competing.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's eligibility to return to competitive wrestling remains under a cloud ahead of the National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda due to ambiguity over her compliance with the World Anti-Doping Agency's mandatory six-month notice rule for athletes coming out of retirement
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has released new eligibility criteria to participate in the selection trials, effectively shutting the door on veteran Vinesh Phogat.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been notified by the International Testing Agency (ITA) for a missed out-of-competition doping test dating back to December 18, 2025, marking her first whereabouts failure in the last 12 months.
Mahavir Singh Phogat emphasised that consistent development - not occasional success - along with access to quality coaching and equal opportunities, is crucial for the growth of the sport.
Vinesh Phogat is set to make a long-awaited return to the mat, but her comeback has been overshadowed by controversies.
Three-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat is set to make her return to competitive wrestling with a switch to the 57kg weight class, as she gears up for the National Open Ranking Tournament 2026 in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, scheduled from May 10 to 12.
Vinesh Phogat on Tuesday confirmed that she has successfully registered for the upcoming ranking tournament in Gonda after claiming that she was being blocked from competing by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)