The Sports Ministry on Tuesday finally delivered some good news to the Wrestling Federation of India as they lifted the suspension. The government also granted complete control to WFI President Sanjay Singh, who is a close aide of former WFI President Brij Bhushan.
It’s important to note that on December 24, 2023, the ministry had suspended the WFI and asked the Indian Olympic Association to form an ad-hoc committee to manage the day-to-day affairs of the national sports federation.
Ministry issues guidelines for WFI operations
“In view of the findings of the Spot Verification Committee, the compliance measures undertaken by the WFI, and in the larger interest of Indian sports and
athletes, the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports hereby revokes the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India issued vide order of even number dated 24.12.2023 and restores its recognition as the National Sports Federation (NSF) for wrestling with immediate effect with following directions,” read the letter from the Ministry.
- The WFI must revert the amendments carried out during the suspension period and have a balance of power among the designated office bearers and
- provide checks and balance in the decision making process and this process should be completed in 4 weeks.
- Any person who is not elected as an office bearer, as also the suspended/terminated salaried officials of the WFI must remain completely disassociated from the Federation and its affiliate units. The EC of WFI must give an undertaking in this regard within 4 weeks. Any violation of the undertaking will invite appropriate legal action, including the action under the Sports Code.
- The WFI must ensure that selection for all international events should be done in a free, fair and transparent manner as per the extant provisions of the Sports Code and the other latest instructions issued in this regard along with regulations issued from time-to-time by the UWW.
- The letter also states, “The WFI must comply with the Sports Code, uphold good governance principles, and prioritise athlete welfare policies.
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