The Delhi High Court has granted wrestler Vinesh Phogat permission to compete in the selection trials for the 2026 Asian Games, scheduled for May 30. In a ruling delivered on May 22, the court criticized the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) for its exclusionary policies that barred Phogat from participating due to her maternity leave. The court highlighted the physical challenges female athletes face during and after pregnancy, asserting that motherhood should not lead to marginalization in sports. Furthermore, the court condemned a show-cause notice issued by the WFI, labeling it as 'vindictive' and reflecting mala fide intent. This notice had described Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics due to being overweight as a national shame. The court's ruling came in response to Phogat's appeal against a previous decision that denied her relief. The WFI had cited her lack of participation in specific competitions as grounds for her exclusion, while Phogat argued that she had been cleared to compete by international anti-doping bodies. The court's observations also raised concerns about the Central government's failure to address the WFI's actions.