India, May 30 -- Vinesh Phogat has been allowed by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to participate in the 53kg category at the Asian Games 2026 selection trials in New Delhi on Sunday. Initially, the WFI restricted her participation to the 50kg division.

During the official weigh-in on Saturday morning, she was informed that she would be allowed to participate only in the 50kg category, as she had featured in that weight class in her last four international events, including the Paris Olympics.

She challenged the decision and accused the federation of discriminating against her.

Speaking to PTI, WFI president Sanjay Singh said, "We allowed her after she threw accusations and asked the officials to take her weight."

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