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The phrase "is contested by" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is used when someone is challenging something that has been stated or claimed. For example: The idea that the earth is flat is contested by scientists who believe the earth is round.
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That finding is contested by the City.
This is contested by Express KCS.
The "energy poverty" argument is contested by Adani's critics.
It is contested by national teams and is organized by the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF).
Kirkuk, which is contested by Kurds, Turkmens and Arabs, sits atop billions of barrels of oil.
As they openly acknowledge, their presence is contested by much of the city's population.
This is contested by refugee advocates, human rights groups and lawyers.
Beach volleyball has similar rules but is contested by teams of two.
Amin's account is contested by Faulkner's friend, who said the mother had only consented to a three week holiday.
I say "alleged" because what my ears tell me is contested by Hansard, the official parliamentary record.
The procedure is contested by the athlete and her coach and looks questionable at the level of the IJF.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com