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Vinesh Phogat Returns With Big Weight Switch to 57kg for National Open Ranking Tournament

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Published on 29 April 2026
Vinesh Phogat Returns With Big Weight Switch to 57kg for National Open Ranking Tournament

57kg could reshape her path to major selection

Three-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat is set to return to competitive wrestling after switching to the 57kg category. She is preparing for the National Open Ranking Tournament 2026 in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, from May 10 to 12. The event will be a key step in her comeback and could influence her rankings and future selection chances.

  • Vinesh Phogat is returning to competitive wrestling
  • She has switched weight classes to 57kg
  • The National Open Ranking Tournament runs May 10 to 12
  • The meet in Gonda could shape her selection prospects
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