Vinesh Phogat vs WFI controversy: Vinesh cites WADA, UWW rules
Immediately after landing at the nearby Ayodhya airport, Vinesh replied to the WFI’s show-cause notice, claiming that Rule 5.6.1 of the World Anti-Doping Agency Code concerning retired athletes does not apply to her as she had already informed United World Wrestling in June about her decision to resume competition after retirement.
As per UWW rules, any athlete seeking to return to competition from retirement must notify UWW at least six months in advance while remaining available for testing during that period.
Vinesh argued that her formal intimation to UWW about her comeback fulfilled the procedural requirements needed to return to competition.
She said she had informed the WFI on December 12 that she intended to return to the sport. "Why did you have to wait for six months to give me show cause notice just two days before the competition?" she said.
Still, she gave a short reply initially and will give a full reply within the stipulated 14 days.