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    "headline": "Delhi HC directs Wrestling Federation of India to set guidelines for women wrestlers",
    "summary": "The Delhi High Court has directed the Wrestling Federation of India to establish clear guidelines for women wrestlers, particularly concerning those returning from maternity leave. This order followed a plea by grappler Vinesh Phogat seeking permission to compete after her maternity break. The court highlighted the need for transparent rules amid conflicting reports about the federation's engagement in related meetings.",
    "articleBody": "The Delhi High Court has asked the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to formulate clear guidelines for women athletes. This direction came during the hearing of a plea filed by grappler Vinesh Phogat, who recently returned from maternity leave and is seeking permission to participate in competitions.\n\nVinesh Phogat's counsel stated that they attended a meeting called by the WFI at the Constitution Club in response to a show cause notice. However, no representatives from the federation were present at the meeting. The WFI later claimed that Phogat was not participating in the meeting. The court's observations arose in the context of this plea, emphasizing the need for the federation to establish clear rules for women wrestlers returning from maternity leave.\nयह भी पढ़ें\nDelhi High Court Rejects Vinesh Phogat’s Plea to Compete in Trials\nDelhi High Court Seeks Centre and State Response on Waqf Board Plea\nDelhi HC to hear habeas corpus plea on Swatantra Bhardwaj’s arrest",
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