New Delhi: The Sports Ministry took swift action on Sunday, suspending the newly-formed Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) led by Sanjay Singh. The move comes in response to what the ministry deemed a ‘hasty’ announcement by WFI President Sanjay Kumar Singh regarding the upcoming U-15 and U-20 nationals in Nandini Nagar, Gonda (UP).
According to sources, the ministry issued a letter citing the announcement as premature, lacking sufficient notice to participating wrestlers, and violating the WFI constitution. The letter pointed out that decisions about national championships should be made by the Executive Committee after due consideration of agendas, with proper notice and quorum, as specified in the WFI constitution.
Additionally, the letter highlighted concerns about the WFI’s apparent control by former office bearers, operating from premises associated with alleged incidents of player harassment. The ministry emphasized the need for adherence to legal and procedural norms, condemning the arbitrary actions of the WFI President and the executive body.
The suspension also extends to all WFI activities until further orders, and the ministry emphasized the lack of an official communication from the international body for wrestling, UWW, regarding the lifting of WFI’s suspension.