Question
Download Solution PDFWhich sports body's suspension has been recently revoked by the Sports Ministry, restoring its NSF status?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 3 : Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).
In News
- The Sports Ministry has revoked the suspension imposed on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), restoring its NSF status.
Key Points
- The suspension was revoked after 15 months, ending the uncertainty surrounding the sport.
- The WFI will resume activities, including selection trials for the upcoming Asian Championship in Amman.
- The WFI was suspended in December 2023 due to lapses in governance and procedural integrity.
Additional Information
- IOA
- Indian Olympic Association, which played a role in managing WFI's affairs during the suspension period.
- Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
- Former WFI chief facing charges of sexual harassment, influencing the choice of venue for National Championships.