The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has been suspended by the Sports Ministry, leading to a request for the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to establish an ad-hoc committee to oversee the governing body. The suspension came after the WFI hastily announced the organization of national tournaments without following proper procedures or providing sufficient notice to wrestlers. The Sports Ministry has urged the IOA to swiftly form a temporary panel to manage the affairs of the WFI. Concerns have been raised about the governance and integrity of the WFI, prompting the need for corrective measures. The recent elections of the WFI resulted in Sanjay Singh, a loyalist of former president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, assuming the presidency. This decision has faced backlash, with top wrestler Bajrang Punia returning his Padma Shri award in protest. The IOA is now responsible for ensuring the interim management of the WFI to prevent any negative impact on wrestlers and to uphold good governance in the sports organization.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has been suspended by the Sports Ministry due to concerns about the governance and integrity of the organization. The suspension came after the WFI announced the organization of national wrestling championships without following proper procedures and giving sufficient notice to wrestlers. The Sports Ministry has requested the Indian Olympic Association to form an ad-hoc committee to manage the affairs of the WFI. The elections for the WFI were held recently, with Sanjay Singh and his panel winning the polls. Wrestler Bajrang Punia returned his Padma Shri award in protest over Singh becoming WFI President.
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Sports Ministry requests IOA to create ad-hoc committee for WFI matters.
