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​Ugly bout: On the show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat

Vinesh Phogat's comeback bid was blocked by the WFI, citing a UWW rule for retired athletes and issuing a show-cause notice. The notice detailed alleged weight limit violations at the Paris Olympics, whereabouts failures, and competing in dual categories. However, the author strongly questions the WFI's timing and motives, highlighting that some charges are old or jurisdictionally misplaced. The text suggests the WFI, led by a Brij Bhushan aide, is deliberately hindering Phogat's return by unfairly clubbing past issues. It calls for UWW intervention to resolve this contentious dispute and prevent further embarrassment.

The Hindu · The Hindu · May 11, 2026 at 8:06 PM

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