Vinesh Phogat Cannot Join Wrestling Trials

May 13, 2026, 02:26

Introduction

Vinesh Phogat and the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) have a big problem. Vinesh wants to compete, but the WFI says no.

Main Body

The WFI says Vinesh cannot join the 2026 Asian Games trials. They have new rules. Because of this, Vinesh could not enter the tournament in Gonda. She could not use the training rooms there. Vinesh is angry. She says the WFI is punishing her. In the past, she protested against the WFI leaders. Her friend Sakshi Malik agrees. Sakshi says the WFI does not help women athletes well. Bhupinder Singh Hooda is a political leader. He asked the Sports Minister for help. He says the rules are not fair. He wants Vinesh to play because she is a great athlete.

Conclusion

The problem is not finished. Vinesh and her friends want the government to help her.

Learning

🛑 The Power of "Cannot" & "Could Not"

In the story, we see how to talk about things that are impossible or not allowed.

1. Right Now (Present)

Vinesh cannot join. $\rightarrow$ She is not allowed to do it today.
The WFI says no. $\rightarrow$ This creates the "cannot" situation.

2. In the Past (Past)

Vinesh could not enter. $\rightarrow$ She tried, but it was impossible yesterday/last week.
She could not use the rooms. $\rightarrow$ The door was closed to her in the past.

Quick Comparison Table

Time	Word	Meaning	Example
Now	Cannot	Not allowed / Impossible	I cannot swim.
Then	Could not	Was not allowed / Impossible	I could not swim last year.

💡 Tutor Tip: Use cannot when you are talking about a rule today. Use could not when you are telling a story about something that didn't happen.

Vocabulary Learning

big (adj.)

large in size, amount, or extent

Example:The big problem needs to be solved.

problem (n.)

a situation that needs to be solved or dealt with

Example:She has a big problem at work.

wants (v.)

desires or needs something

Example:She wants to join the team.

compete (v.)

try to win against others

Example:They compete in sports every year.

join (v.)

become a part of something

Example:He will join the club next month.

new (adj.)

not old, recently made

Example:They have new rules for the game.

rules (n.)

guidelines that tell how to behave

Example:The rules must be followed.

because (conj.)

for the reason that

Example:She stayed because she was tired.

could (modal)

can be able to

Example:I could help you with that.

not (adv.)

opposite of yes

Example:He is not happy.

enter (v.)

go into a place

Example:You can enter the room after the test.

angry (adj.)

feeling strong displeasure

Example:He was angry when he lost the game.

friend (n.)

a person you like and trust

Example:My friend will visit tomorrow.

agree (v.)

think the same way

Example:They agree on the plan.

help (v.)

give assistance

Example:Can you help me with this?

women (n.)

adult female human

Example:Women are invited to the event.

play (v.)

do a sport or game

Example:They play football every Sunday.

great (adj.)

very good or excellent

Example:She is a great teacher.

finished (adj.)

completed

Example:The project is finished.

government (n.)

the group that runs a country

Example:The government will announce new policy.