In a big growth, wrestler Vinesh Phogat has sought clarification concerning her eligibility to take part in competitions, following assertions that each the Worldwide Testing Company (ITA) and World Anti-Doping Company (WADA) had cleared her to compete as of January 1, 2026.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), nevertheless, has declared Phogat ineligible as a result of WADA’s Rule 5.6.1 regarding retired athletes returning to the game. Regardless of lacking one whereabouts submitting, Phogat maintains that she has no anti-doping violations and questions WFI’s stance of her ineligibility.
Phogat emphasizes her clear testing historical past, even post-clearance, and argues for a good alternative to compete at nationwide and worldwide ranges. WFI, on their half, reiterated present procedures whereas making certain her security and safety in the course of the latest Nationwide Open Rating Match.
(With inputs from businesses.)