‘Mere liye ‘raita’ phaila kar gayi hain’: Brij Bhushan on Vinesh Phogat controversy

 Former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh stated that Vinesh Phogat’s participation in wrestling trials is under the current WFI administration’s purview. He defended his tenure, asserting the WFI never barred athletes without valid reasons. Phogat was declared ineligible by the WFI until 2026 due to ongoing disciplinary proceedings, a decision she disputes, citing international clearance. Former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh stated that Vinesh Phogat’s participation in wrestling trials is under the current WFI administration’s purview. He defended his tenure, asserting the WFI never barred athletes without valid reasons. Phogat was declared ineligible by the WFI until 2026 due to ongoing disciplinary proceedings, a decision she disputes, citing international clearance.