The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has refuted Vinesh Phogat’s allegation of unfair treatment towards wrestler Nirmala Boora during the recent national trials. The WFI clarified that Boora wanted to compete under the Haryana Police banner, which is not affiliated with the federation, making her ineligible to participate in a state championship under these circumstances.

Vinesh, who represents the Julana constituency in the Haryana Assembly, posted a statement on social media on Saturday supporting Nirmala, arguing that denying her a chance to participate in the national trials was unjust.

“Nirmala Boora is a highly respected and accomplished athlete from Haryana… she was treated extremely unfairly during the National trials held in Haryana… Nirmala Boora was not allowed to participa

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