UWW condemns detention of wrestlers, says elections should be held on time

Condemning the detention of India’s top wrestlers during a protest at Jantar Mantar, United World Wrestling (UWW) on Tuesday warned that the Wrestling Federation of India will be suspended if elections are not held within the stipulated time. The UWW said it was watching the wrestlers’ protest against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. “For several months, we have been concerned about the situation in India where wrestlers have been demonstrating against the President of the Wrestling Federation of India alleging harassment and exploitation,” it said in a statement.

It said, “We have seen that the WFI president has been sidelined at the very beginning and is no longer looking after the affairs of wrestling.” Police temporarily detained because of the demonstration. Their protest venue was also evacuated. We condemn the detention of wrestlers. Apart from this, they also express disappointment over the results of the investigation not yet coming. We request the concerned authorities to conduct a fair and thorough investigation into the matter.

It said, “We will talk to the wrestlers regarding their status and safety and are in favor of a fair and just resolution of their grievances.” UWW said, “Finally, we will ask the IOA and the ad-hoc committee to hold the next general body meeting.” want information about. The time limit of 45 days given for the election should be respected. If elections are not held within it, the WFI may be suspended, allowing players to play under a neutral flag.