The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has challenged a Delhi High Court ruling that allowed Olympian wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the selection trials for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games in New Delhi. In its Special Leave Petition (SLP) to the Supreme Court, the WFI described the High Court's order as 'ex facie illegal', claiming it did not provide the federation sufficient opportunity to respond. The WFI contends that Vinesh is ineligible under the selection criteria due to her voluntary retirement in December 2024 and a missed doping test recorded on May 4, 2025. According to the WFI, athletes returning from retirement must complete a mandatory six-month dope-testing period. The federation also highlighted that the selection process should remain under the jurisdiction of recognized sports federations, warning against judicial overreach. Additionally, they noted that the selection policy does not allow for exemptions based on an athlete's status or maternity. The WFI asserts that 12 wrestlers have already qualified for the trials based on their performance in previous championships, and the deadline for accreditation for the Asian Games had expired before the High Court's ruling took effect.