The Delhi high court has directed the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to decide within two weeks on the show-cause notices issued to wrestler Vinesh Phogat over alleged indiscipline, violations of anti-doping regulations, and misconduct during the selection trials for the 2026 Asian Games.
Rao submitted that the national tournament his client wished to participate in is scheduled sometime in December and for that purpose she had to make preparations. He added the notices were kept as a hanging sword. A trial court in Delhi in August acquitted Singh of all sexual harassment and criminal intimidation charges.
He added that if the decision on the notices is taken after two weeks, the decision shall be kept in abeyance until the next date of hearing on January 20.
He said his client apprehended that a decision to her detriment would be passed before the commencement of future tournaments, leaving her without any remedy to approach the court. Justice Amit Mahajan on Thursday emphasised that a sportsperson must be in a fit and relaxed state of mind to participate in a competitive event and that mental stress should not compromise their performance.
