Vinesh Phogat says government to be responsible for any incident in Gonda

After decorated wrestler Vinesh Phogat warned that the government would be responsible if anything untoward happens during the upcoming National Open Ranking Tournament, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh on Sunday (May 3, 2026) asserted that the venue in Gonda not be changed and offered a “personal guarantee” of safety.

Raising apprehensions about “biased officiating” in her comeback event, Ms. Phogat, in a video message, alleged that the competition, slated to be held at a venue linked to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, could see results influenced by individuals close to the former WFI chief.