Vinesh Phogat’s woes continues as the struggling wrestler withdrew mid-way from the World Championship trials even as her cousin Sangeeta (62kg) made a stupendous comeback to the mat after three years by sealing her spot in the Indian team, here on Tuesday.

All eyes were on Vinesh, who was suspended by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) earlier this month for indiscipline before being let off with a warning. But the grappler looked vulnerable from the beginning.

Vinesh was far from her dominant self in her 10-5 win in the opening bout against Anju in the 55kg category and did not take the mat against Pinki, who eventually sealed her place for the Championships, scheduled to be held from October 2-10.

“It’s not injury. I felt dizzy,” Vinesh said, sitting in the practice arena.

“My body is not the same. I am consulting a doctor for this (medical issue). Maybe the coronavirus infection has affected my body,” Vinesh added.

Sangeet Phogat, married to Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia, returned to the mat after two knee surgeries and surprised herself with confident victories.

She first beat junior world championship silver medallist Sanju Devi by technical superiority and then beat Manisha 9-5 in the fast-paced final to claim her spot in the Indian team in the 62kg category.

Her counter moves resembled that of Bajrang, who was in her coach corner during the bouts.

In the same 62kg category, Rio Games bronze medallist Sakshi Malik was knocked out by Manisha.