India’s famous wrestler Vinesh Phogat reached Indira Gandhi Stadium to trial for the selection for Asian Games 2026. Anyway, she has been in the news for the last few days. Now when she reached the trial, after being weighed, she was told that she could only participate in the 50 kg category. The female wrestler was seen protesting against this.
When Dinesh Koi was told that she could only participate in the 50 kg category. Then he did not like this at all and said that he was being discriminated against by the federation. When the controversy escalated, WFI President Sanjay Singh intervened and said that Vinesh can also participate in the trials of 53 kg category.
Vinesh will participate in 53 kg category trial
Vinesh Phogat has participated in the 50 kg category in the events held so far, including the Paris Olympics 2024. Now he will be seen competing in the 53 kg category. Let us tell you that trials are going on at Indira Gandhi Stadium for the selection of women wrestlers in the Asian Games 2026.
What does the WFI President say?
In this matter, WFI President Sanjay Singh said that after Dinesh made allegations, we asked the officials to measure his weight. We do not want to discriminate against anyone. Vinesh Phogat had not told us in which category she wanted to compete, yet we included her. His weight was 53.9 and he has been included in the 53 kg category.
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Who will compete with?
In this category kilogram, Vinesh can compete with wrestlers Anant Panghal and Meenakshi Goyat. Regarding this, Vinesh says that she has entered the field with the intention of continuing competitive wrestling for at least 2 years. He said that I am here for work for at least 2 years.
Delhi High Court had given permission
Let us tell you that recently Delhi High Court had directed WFI that Vinesh Be recognized as an eminent player and be allowed to participate in the trials for the Asian Games. After this he got a chance to give trial. She has competed in many weight categories including 53 kg. The wrestlers who win the trials will get a chance to represent India in the Asian Games.
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