New Delhi, May 12 -- Indian Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik on Tuesday came out in support of fellow wrestler Vinesh Phogat, urging the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and the government to allow the three-time Olympian to participate in trials of the Senior Open Ranking Tournament 2026 in Gonda and continue her comeback bid.

In a video message shared on social media platform X, Sakshi said rules should encourage women athletes to return to competitive sport after motherhood rather than create barriers against them.

"For the past few days, the media has wanted to know my views on Vinesh's trials. I have been thinking for the past 2-3 days because Vinesh is a member of a party, and I have nothing to do with any party," Sakshi said.

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