New Delhi: Vinesh Phogat has been cleared by the Supreme Court to participate in the selection trials for the Asian Games. Despite wanting to compete in the 57kg weight class, she is likely to fight in either 57kg or 53kg at the IG Stadium on Saturday.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has placed her in the 50kg weight class, as she competed in that category at the Paris Olympics.
Vinesh was disqualified from the Paris Olympics for failing to make her weight on the day of the final.
As per the court order, she will be allowed to compete in the selection trials. However, the WFI has not received her entry for any weight class, so they have placed her in the 50kg bracket.
It remains to be seen which weight Vinesh chooses to compete in, but 50kg will be a significant challenge for her.
Former footballer Aditi Chauhan, former India hockey captain MM Somaiya, and SAI officials will be observing the trials.
