India, May 29 -- The Supreme Court has allowed Vinesh Phogat to compete in the selection trials for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games. The women's selection trials are scheduled for May 30-31 at Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi. Also, a further hearing has been scheduled for June 1.

"If anybody else, it would have been on a different footing. She's made the country proud," the court said.

The court also questioned the manner and method in which the Delhi High Court dealt with the matter. The SC bench said that easy, quick interference by courts in such matters is a problem.

"You have been an excellent athlete. But country first," said the SC bench.

During the hearing, Justice PS Narasimha added, "These are not medical college admissions...