The Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) Ad Hoc Committee reassured the young wrestlers that the U-15 and U-20 national championships will be held in February 2024 in Gwalior. Earlier on December 27, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) set up the Ad Hoc Committee for wrestling discipline.
The committee also advised the young grapplers to continue training and practising for the upcoming wrestling events till further details are announced.
The Ad Hoc Committee acknowledged the concerns raised by the young wrestlers and is committed to addressing the issues. They are planning to organize the national championships for the U-15 and U-20 categories within the next 6 weeks at Lakshmibai National Institute Of Physical Education (LNIPE) in Gwalior.
The Committee in a short span of one week, has already taken several initiatives.
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.