IIS and UWW Partner to Boost Wrestling in India

The Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) signed an MoU with United World Wrestling (UWW) to develop wrestling in India. The agreement, formalized in Paris, aims to enhance programs and initiatives in the sport. IIS Founder Parth Jindal emphasized the partnership's significance in advancing India's wrestling prowess.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 30-08-2024 12:49 IST | Created: 30-08-2024 12:49 IST
IIS and UWW Partner to Boost Wrestling in India
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The Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with United World Wrestling (UWW), aiming to foster wrestling development in India.

The MoU was executed at UWW's hospitality venue, the Wrestling House, located on a boat near the Eiffel Tower in Paris. This partnership seeks to establish a collaborative framework to boost wrestling in India through various initiatives and programs.

'We are thrilled to sign this MoU with UWW to further India's progress in wrestling,' said IIS Founder Parth Jindal. 'Our focus now is on LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032, and this partnership will help us find talent and produce quality coaches.' The institute has been instrumental in nurturing wrestlers, including Olympic medalists Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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