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Vinesh Phogat makes winning return at Asian Games selection trial

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Vinesh Phogat Makes Winning Return At Asian Games Selection Trial

By IANS News May 30, 2026 • 15:12 PM View: 351

Vinesh Phogat: Vinesh Phogat made her return to competitive wrestling with a strong 7-1 win over Jyoti in the women's 53kg category at the Asian Games selection trials in New Delhi on Saturday.

This came just a day after the Supreme Court and the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) intervened, allowing her to compete.

TAGS Vinesh Phogat Asian Games Supreme Court Wrestling Federation Sanjay Singh Antim Panghal

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