Olympian Vinesh Phogat has challenged two WFI show-cause notices and related disciplinary proceedings in the Delhi High Court, alleging arbitrary and discriminatory action that has hindered her return to competitive wrestling. The court sought WFI’s response and listed the matter for September 29.

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought a stand from the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on a petition filed by Olympian Vinesh Phogat challenging two show-cause notices issued against her and the consequential disciplinary proceedings.

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Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said that the High Court was not issuing a formal notice at this stage and asked the WFI counsel to obtain instructions. The matter will next be taken up on September 29.

Phogat has challenged the show-cause notices dated May 9 and June 17, alleging that they form part of a continuing course of arbitrary, discriminatory and mala fide exercise of disciplinary powers by the federation, which has allegedly affected her return to competitive wrestling after maternity.