Indian Olympic Association dissolved the wrestling committee, WFI took over the responsibility

Taking a big decision, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has dissolved the ad-hoc committee that is handling the daily work of the Indian Wrestling Federation. A few days ago, the Union Sports Ministry had suspended the new executive committee of WFI citing violation of the rules of the Sports Code. After which IOA had formed an ad-hoc committee for the conduct of WFI. On the instructions of United World Wrestling i.e. UWW, WFI has got complete administrative control of this sport.

IOA also said that the ad-hoc committee, in collaboration with WFI, has successfully organized the selection trials for next month’s Olympic qualifying tournament. The Sports Ministry had suspended the WFI in December and formed an ad-hoc committee. However, his claim backfired when the sport’s global organization UWW (United World Wrestling) lifted the suspension from the WFI in February.

Let us inform that, in the order issued on March 10, IOA had said that, the decision to dissolve the ad-hoc committee on the instructions of the Honorable Delhi High Court was taken by WW after lifting the ban imposed on Indian Wrestling Federation and the successful conduct of selection trials by the committee appointed by IOA. The closing has been taken in view. WFI chief Sanjay Singh thanked the IOA for handing over the running of the national federation to the committee that won the elections.

“We thank the IOA for giving us full control of the WFI,” he told PTI. We will provide all facilities to the wrestlers. We will organize national camps soon and if wrestlers want to practice abroad, we will also provide this facility. Now the entire focus is on Olympics. We are hopeful that five-six of our wrestlers will qualify.” A three-member ad-hoc committee headed by Bhupender Singh Bajwa was formed on December 23 after the newly elected WFI under Sanjay Singh allegedly violated its rules. I went.

The ad-hoc committee had organized trials earlier this month to select teams for the Asian Championships and Asian Olympic Qualifiers to be held in Kyrgyzstan in April. Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia also participated in this trial. Vinesh Phogat was successful in winning the Olympic qualifiers in the 50 kg category but Bajrang had to face defeat. After the successful completion of the trials, the reins of the game have been handed over to the WFI. The IOA directed the WFI to appoint a ‘Safety Committee Officer’ to address concerns of sexual harassment and other issues like rule compliance.

“As per the direction of the UWW, it is imperative that the WFI appoints a safety committee/officials as soon as possible to address the concerns of abuse and harassment and ensure adherence to rules and guidelines,” the IOA letter said. Gaya, ”The WFI has also been directed to conduct the elections of the Athletes Commission in a time bound manner as per the established procedures and guidelines. This step is necessary to promote representation and participation of players in the decision-making processes of the WFI.” The order also directed the WFI to ‘repay the debt’ given by the IOA to the ad-hoc panel for the management of wrestling affairs. Has gone.

Sanjay Singh is happy with IOA’s decision

Sanjay Singh said, “The day I won the election, you know it was a crown of thorns for me. Despite the obstacles, we tried everything we could. Be it organizing the National Championship (in Pune), or providing officials and referees to the ad-hoc committee as per the order of the Delhi High Court. I am sure this is the end of our struggle.”

A source close to the development said he was ‘surprised’ by the IOA’s move to dissolve the ad-hoc panel. “The Sports Ministry had suspended the WFI in December last year and has not yet issued orders to revoke the suspension,” he said. Moreover, the matter is sub judice, so it is surprising why the IOA dissolved the ad-hoc panel.

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