New Delhi, May 28 -- The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Thursday approached the Supreme Court, challenging the Delhi High Court's May 22 order permitting wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials.

The matter is scheduled to be heard on Friday by a bench comprising Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe.

In its May 22 order, the Delhi High Court directed that Phogat be allowed to take part in the selection trials slated for May 30 and 31.

The Court further ordered that the trials be video-recorded and conducted under the supervision of independent observers appointed by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to ensure transparency in the process.

The dire...