After a grueling 4-6 semi-final loss to Meenakshi Goyat in the 53kg selection trials, a defiant Vinesh Phogat missed out on the 2026 Asian Games, launching a fierce attack on the WFI for allegedly celebrating her defeat
The Wrestling Federation of India approached the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court’s order permitting wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games 2026 selection trials. The high court had cited her maternity break and directed video-recorded trials under independent observation by SAI and IOA representatives
The court also ordered that the entire selection process be video-recorded and monitored by independent observers from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)
The Delhi High Court has allowed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to compete in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials, ruling that motherhood cannot be treated as a disability or a reason for exclusion.
AKFI and Mashal Sports have launched a high-performance Strength & Conditioning Camp at IIS, Bellary, bringing together leading men’s and women’s kabaddi probables ahead of Asian Games 2026. PKL stars like Pawan Sehrawat and Arjun Deshwal are part of the camp
Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed India’s preparations for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya during a meeting at the Sports Authority of India headquarters. Officials discussed logistics, athlete welfare and planning as India targets a record medal tally
The Esports Federation of India has opened registrations for NESC 2026, the national qualifier for the 2026 Asian Games. India will compete in 10 esports titles, and athletes will earn a chance to represent the country across eight medal events
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has announced new selection criteria for Asian Games 2026 and other multi-sport events. The guidelines stress transparency, performance benchmarks, and medal prospects, with provisions for measurable, non-measurable, and team events.
