Wrestling: After petition by Bajrang and Sakshi, WFI tells Delhi HC it will not hold selection trials
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) told the Delhi High Court on Thursday that it will withdraw its February 26 circular about the selection trials for the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 and Asian Olympic Games Qualifier, paving the way for the Indian Olympic Association-appointed ad-hoc committee to conduct the trials.
The High Court order states that consequently, “there shall be no parallel selection trials” as apprehended in the plea moved by the petitioner wrestlers.
The court thereafter said, “Needless to say, the ad-hoc committee shall ensure that all athletes, which are found eligible, are permitted to participate in the trial.”
The matter is next listed for April 26.
The High Court was hearing a plea moved by Olympic medallist wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshi M...