India, Jan. 22 -- The Bombay high court on Wednesday refused to vacate the stay on selection of Maharashtra's Ice Hockey team for Khelo India Winter Games 2026 organized by the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

The division bench of justice Ravindra Ghuge and justice Abhay Mantri on Wednesday rejected a plea filed by Prashant Chavan, claiming to be a representative of Maharashtra Ice Hockey Association. Chavan contended that the stay was granted on incorrect factual premises and suppression of the fact that 33 players had participated in the selection process and 23 of them were found eligible and 19 of them were selected.

He also argued that the stay would not only prejudice the innocent players but also jeopardize Maharashtra's partici...