India, May 9 -- The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Saturday issued a show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat, accusing her of multiple breaches. The seasoned grappler has been accused of indiscipline and anti-doping violations, and has been declared ineligible to compete in domestic events until June 26, 2026. The 31-year-old failed to complete the mandatory six-month notice period needed for athletes returning from retirement under the UWW Anti-Doping rules. In a 15-page document in Hindustan Times Digital's possession, the wrestling body claimed that Vinesh's conduct caused national embarrassment and damaged the reputation of Indian wrestling.

Vinesh, who heartbreakingly missed out on a medal at the Paris Olympics, has also been acc...