WFI's Ad-Hoc Committee Moves Wrestling U-15, U-20 Nationals To Gwalior In February

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The Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) Ad-Hoc Committee moved the U-15 and U-20 Nationals to Gwalior. The age-group national championships will take place in February; the dates are yet to be announced.

The Ad-Hoc committee also suggested that the young wrestlers to continue their preparations for the upcoming wrestling competitions as the Bhupinder Singh Bajwa-chaired body will make further announcements soon.

The Ad-Hoc Committee, which assumed control of WFI when its administration was suspended, expressed commitment to resolving the issues presented by the young wrestlers. The U-15 and U-20 age group national championships will be held at the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) in Gwalior in six weeks.

In an official release, the Ad Hoc Committee stated, "Selection of a 13-member Indian team set to participate in the upcoming 1st Ranking Series, Zagreb Open Wrestling tournament, taking place in Zagreb, Croatia, from January 10 to 14.

"The Committee along with the Ministry of External Affairs played a key role in expediting the visa process for the 23 members, including athletes, coaches, and other support staff, facilitating their participation in the tournament. Scheduling the conduct of the senior national championships in February 2024.

"Organization of national camps for senior wrestlers at SAI NRC Sonepat for men and SAI NSNIS Patiala for women, for preparation for the Olympic Qualifying tournaments and the Senior Asian Championships. The Asian Olympic Qualifiers are scheduled to be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from April 19-21, 2024, while the World Olympic Qualifiers are set to take place in Istanbul, Turkey, from May 9-12."

The Ad-Hoc Committee a day earlier announced the senior squad for the Zagreb Open, the first international tournament of the year. A depleted 13-member squad was named for the event as Bajrang Punia, Antim Panghal and three other female wrestlers opted out of the Ranking Series event in Croatian capital from January 10.