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Vinesh Phogat will be allowed to compete in wrestling trials after the court order, with the Wrestling Federation of India deciding not to challenge it. However, her Asian Games participation remains uncertain because her name is missing from the official athletes’ list already submitted. Even if she wins trials, approval from international authorities may still be required.

It is “necessary” that Vinesh Phogat be allowed to participate in the upcoming Asian Games selection trials, the Delhi high court said in its order made public on Saturday.

The Delhi high court’s order came after the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) had declared Vinesh ineligible for domestic events till June 26. Babita, herself a former wrestler, said the court’s decision was correct.

Star wrestler Vinesh Phogat has accused the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) of conspiring to force her out of the sport. Phogat insists she is eligible to return to competitive wrestling, refuting WFI claims about notice periods and rule violations. The WFI, however, maintains she cannot compete until disciplinary proceedings are concluded.

India on Friday officially submitted its Expression of Interest (EOI) to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to host the 2038 Asian Games, with Ahmedabad once again emerging as the front runner to host the event.

India's netball and 3x3 basketball teams will miss the upcoming CWG in Glasgow due to failing to meet qualification benchmarks. Athletes will compete in eight other sports, though weightlifting participation is conditional on meeting selection criteria.

Indian volleyball faces a player revolt as senior internationals walk out of national camp protesting the removal of coach Dragan Mihailovic. Players cite declining preparation standards and administrative lapses within the interim VFI, impacting readiness for upcoming AVC Cup and Asian Games.

India's 2030 Commonwealth Games are set to feature 16-17 sports, with a final list by mid-2027. Organizers aim to include disciplines like cricket and hockey, dropped in previous editions, reflecting their popularity. Yogasana is also being proposed as a medal event, promising a vibrant program for India and its 74 territories.

Interim leadership at the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI) has jeopardized national team preparations for major championships, including the Asian Games. A joint ioa-FIVB steering committee highlighted unilateral decisions, such as the removal of a key coach and the formation of a conflicted selection committee, as major concerns.

The Indian Olympic Association has formed a four-member ad-hoc committee to run the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), ending the Army's long-standing control. Headed by Yashodhara Raje Scindia, the committee will address governance failures and ensure compliance with sports codes. This move follows years of judicial scrutiny over the EFI's operations.

Internal disputes and legal battles are hindering the Indian Olympic Association's finalisation of the Asian Games contingent in several sports. With national federations facing recognition issues and ongoing court cases, athletes' interests are at risk as selection processes remain uncertain.

India's boxing administration is embroiled in a power struggle between the BFI and IABF, with both rival bodies accusing each other of harming national boxers' interests. The BFI, recognised by World Boxing, has complained about the IABF's unauthorised international participation, while the IABF points to the BFI's lack of annual ministry recognition and its circulars creating fear among athletes.

In his letter to the ioa president Narinder Batra, secretary general Rajeev Mehta expressed his dissent over the negligence of his office in constituting various committees of the ioa.

Rattled by the IOCs renewed threat to suspend India, the ioa is sending a two-member delegation to Lausanne to meet top IOC officials and resolve the vexed issues.

The IOC made it clear that it will propose the suspension of ioa if the upcoming ioa elections are held under the government's Sports Code.

The Indian Olympic Association (ioa) has called its Special General Meeting (SGM) on November 10 to adopt the amended constitution as finalised by the Supreme Court-appointed Justice (retd) L Nageswara Rao, in agreement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).

The sports ministry has placed handball and karate under ad-hoc bodies, tasking the ioa with managing their day-to-day affairs and ensuring fair athlete selections for the Asian Games. This decision stems from internal disputes and a lack of unified national structures in both sports, jeopardizing athletes' participation in tournaments.