The Delhi High Court has ruled in favor of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, allowing her to participate in the Asian Games selection trials scheduled for May 30-31, 2026. The court found that the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) selection policy unfairly excluded elite athletes returning from maternity breaks, which the judges deemed exclusionary and lacking flexibility. Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia ordered that the entire selection process be video-recorded and overseen by independent observers from the Sports Authority of India and the Indian Olympic Association to ensure transparency. The court emphasized the necessity of allowing Phogat to compete, stating it was in the interest of fairness and justice within the sport. This decision came after Phogat challenged a previous ruling that denied her immediate relief regarding her participation. Phogat is one of India's most accomplished wrestlers, having recently faced disappointment at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris when she was disqualified from the women's 50kg freestyle final for being slightly overweight.