WFI’s decision to send NP Yadav to Olympics not unreasonable, Delhi HC tells Sushil Kumar

Two-time Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar had filed a petition in the Delhi High Court, in which he had asked the court to direct Wrestling Federation of India to hold trials to select the wrestler who would represent India in the 74 Kg freestyle category at the Rio Olympics be decided.

The plea, however, has been rejected by the court.

Justice Manmohan said that even though Sushil Kumar is a "legendary" wrestler, that doesn’t make WFI's contention to select Narsingh Pancham Yadav "unreasonable" or "perverse."

The court also said that Sushil Kumar never went through any selection trials when he himself was selected for previous Olympics.

The court added that contesting selection trials at this point of time could mean that if players get injured, they would not have enough time to recover for the sporting event, which takes place this August.

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