Vinesh Phogat asks Sports Ministry to announce schedule, format for Olympic trials

Vinesh Phogat has urged the Sports Ministry and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to announce the schedule and format for the trials with less than three months left for the Paris Olympics.

Phogat had bagged a quota place for the country in 50kg weight class at the continental qualifiers in Bishek last month. But as per norms, she will have to undergo trials before the final squad is announced.

Five Indian women and one male wrestler bagged quota for the Paris Olympics.

“Despite being just under three months away from Paris Olympics, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has yet to announce the officials trials format, including the date, time and venue.

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“It is to be noted that all federations have announced the qualification pathway and clear format way back in December, 2023, or latest in January, 2024,” Vinesh wrote on ‘X”.

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“I request Sports Ministry, Sports Authority of India, IOA, Wrestling Federation of India to prioritize this matter and promptly announce the dates, time, venue and exact format of the trials officially.

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“Our athletes have worked tirelessly to earn their quotas and they deserve assurance and support of a transparent and well-defined selection process,” she further wrote.

If she qualifies, Phogat will compete in her third Olympic Games and believes clarity over schedule will “maximize” chances of earning medals at the Summer Games which begin on 26 July.