WFI President Confirms Vinesh Phogat Excluded from Asian Games Trials Due to Rules
EXCLUSIVE: WFI chief on Vinesh Phogat missing Asian Games trials: ‘No special favour’
The Indian Express
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Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has been barred from competing in the Asian Games trials on May 30 due to a lack of time to respond to a show cause notice from the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). WFI President Sanjay Singh emphasized that no special treatment will be given to any wrestler, regardless of their status.
- 01Vinesh Phogat is ineligible for the Asian Games trials due to procedural issues with her show cause notice.
- 02WFI President Sanjay Singh stated that rules cannot be bent for any wrestler.
- 03Vinesh's participation in the World Championships trials in Bahrain remains possible, pending her response.
- 04The timing of the show cause notice raised questions, but Singh attributed it to procedural delays.
- 05Singh dismissed claims of conspiracy against Vinesh, asserting that safety concerns in Gonda are unfounded.
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Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has missed the opportunity to compete in the Asian Games trials scheduled for May 30 due to timing issues related to a show cause notice issued by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). WFI President Sanjay Singh stated that the federation cannot bend rules for any wrestler, regardless of their fame. Vinesh had traveled to Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, to participate in the Open National Ranking Tournament but was informed that she needed to respond to the show cause notice first. Singh confirmed that the notice was issued after identifying several issues with Vinesh's eligibility, which included disciplinary matters and anti-doping rule violations. Although she cannot participate in the Asian Games trials, there is still a chance for her to compete in the World Championships trials in Manama, Bahrain, later this year, depending on her response to the WFI. Singh also addressed concerns about safety in Gonda, where Vinesh had previously claimed she faced obstacles in her return to competition, labeling such claims as conspiracy theories.
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Vinesh Phogat's exclusion from the Asian Games trials may affect her preparation and ranking ahead of major international competitions.
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