National Desk, 24th August: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has been indefinitely suspended from membership by the United World Wrestling (UWW) due to its failure to conduct the required elections.
The UWW’s decision comes as a result of the WFI’s inability to hold the scheduled elections for its federation, which oversees wrestling activities in India. Originally planned for June 2023, the elections have been repeatedly delayed due to a series of protests by Indian wrestlers and legal disputes initiated by various state units.
The suspension signifies a setback for Indian wrestling, as it can potentially impact the country’s participation in international wrestling events and its standing in the global wrestling community. The UWW’s move underscores the importance of maintaining transparent and timely governance in sports organizations to ensure the smooth functioning of activities and representation on the international stage.