The court has also asked the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYAS) to ensure fairness in the selection of athletes for the competition.
Sandeep Lamba, Arundhati’s lawyer, added that the court has also questioned BFI’s selection policy for the world championships.
In its argument, the BFI said Arundhati Choudhary was named as a reserve but since only one can represent at the marquee event they picked Lovlina Borgohain.
However, Lamba said this is the first time the list has come to light.
The court has asked BFI and other respondents (SAI and Sports Ministry) for a reply by November 22 to ensure the best athlete goes to Turkey.
Arundhati Choudhary has also put in a request to summon Lovlina as well in the next hearing.
What is Arundhati Choudhary vs BFI?
Arundhati Choudhary, the reigning youth world champion, on November 4 requested BFI for a trial against Lovlina Borgohain for the worlds.
The Assamese boxer was given exception after her performance in Tokyo. The remaining 11 weight categories will be represented by the national title holders.
Arundhati Choudhary claimed that BFI president Ajay Singh had assured her of the trial against Lovlina if she wins the nationals in Hisar, held last month.
However, with the BFI denying her a shot at selection she moved the Delhi HC. The 20-year-old has alleged that the federation stopped responding to her calls and messages after she put out an open letter requesting trials.
The national champion also claimed that she got to know about the selection procedure after winning the state championship.
However, a BFI official reportedly said all the boxers knew the policy. Officials from Rajasthan’s boxing committee were also present during the executive meeting and no one objected at the time.
The next hearing will be on November 22.
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