Age-group wrestling Nationals postponed

New Delhi, February 7

The Under-15 and Under-20 wrestling National Championships, scheduled to be held in Gwalior this month, have been postponed after some state associations expressed their inability to participate in the event at such a short notice.

The ad hoc committee in charge of affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India took the decision after taking into account the state associations’ “genuine” demand.

The championships were scheduled to be held from February 11 to 17. “Representations from some state wrestling associations have been received to reschedule the U20 & U15 National Wrestling Championship. They have urged that in such short duration of time, they are unable to send the teams as trials for the same has not been conducted till date,” Bhupender Singh Bajwa, chairman of ad hoc committee, said in a statement.

“Also they are facing problems in necessary arrangements like travelling, playing kit etc. Adhoc Committee for Wrestling Federation of India is of the opinion that their problems are genuine and have decided to postpone the U20 & U15 National Wrestling Championship, scheduled at Gwalior from 11th-17th February, 2024. Once decided, revised schedule and location, if any for organising the U20 & U15 Free Style, Greco Roman Style and Women National Wrestling Championship will be advised,” he added.