Wrestling in India has hit yet another roadblock as the Under-15 and Under-20 National Wrestling Championships, that were scheduled to held in Gwalior this month, have been postponed. The reason that has surfaced is, some of the state units have expressed their inability to participate in the event on such short notice.
The decision was later taken by the ad-hoc committee. “Representations from some state wrestling associations have been received to reschedule the U20 & U15 National Wrestling Championship. They have urged that in such short duration of time, they are unable to send the teams as trials for the same has not been conducted till date,” Bhupender Singh Bajwa, chairman of ad-hoc committee, WFI said in a statement.
“Also they are facing problems in necessary arrangements like travelling, playing kit etc. Ad-hoc Committee for Wrestling Federation of India is of the opinion that their problems are genuine and have decided to postpone the U20 & U15 National Wrestling Championship, scheduled at Gwalior from 11th -17th February, 2024.
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“Once decided, revised schedule and location, if any for organising the U20 & U15 Free Style, Greco Roman Style and Women National Wrestling Championship will be advised,” he added.
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