Suspension Lifted: Wrestling Federation of India Resumes Operations

The Sports Ministry has lifted its suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India, allowing domestic tournaments to resume. The suspension, enforced due to controversial venue choices for national championships, has been revoked after corrective actions were taken by the Federation.

The Sports Ministry has officially lifted the suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), allowing it to resume its activities, including organizing domestic tournaments and selecting national teams for international competitions.

The Ministry initially suspended the WFI on December 24, 2023, citing the premature announcement of the Under-15 and Under-20 National Championships as the primary cause of concern.

The controversy arose when the newly elected Sanjay Singh-led panel selected Nandini Nagar, Gonda, a stronghold of former WFI chief Brijbhushan Sharan Singh, as the championship venue, leading to government dissatisfaction. However, following WFI's corrective measures, the Ministry decided to lift the suspension.

(With inputs from agencies.)