New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- The Delhi High Court on Friday ordered that the name of Athlete Manjeet be included in the list of athletes representing India in Cross Country Skiing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

While allowing the petition, the High Court expressed its displeasure with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' stance and stated that it cannot remain a mute spectator.

"As the repository of public trust and the nodal authority overseeing sports administration, the Ministry is duty-bound to ensure that the selection process is fair, transparent, and merit-based," the bench said.

The High Court said, "Inaction, arbitrariness, or unfair treatment on the part of administrative authorities cannot be permitted to ope...