Sports Ministry Suspends Wrestling Federation of India: What You Need to Know
The Sports Ministry has recently suspended the newly elected body of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) due to concerns over the hasty announcement made by the WFI President, Sanjay Kumar Singh. Find out why the ministry took this action and how it affects the organization of national championships. Discover the key issues raised by the ministry, including the violation of constitutional provisions and allegations of influence from former office bearers. Stay informed about the importance of governance norms and the pending communication from the international wrestling body, UWW, to lift the suspension. Read on to get all the essential details about this significant development in Indian wrestling.
Reasons for Suspension
The Sports Ministry has suspended the newly elected body of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) under the leadership of Sanjay Singh. The suspension was a result of the hasty announcement made by Sanjay Kumar Singh, the newly elected WFI President, regarding the organization of national championships.
The ministry expressed concern over the impromptu nature of the announcement, which did not provide sufficient notice for participating wrestlers and violated the constitutional provisions of WFI.
Violation of Constitutional Provisions
The ministry emphasized that decisions about national championships should be made by the Executive Committee, preceded by the submission of agendas for consideration. The suspension is partly attributed to the absence of the Secretary General during the meeting, which took place without proper notice or quorum.
Influence of Former Office Bearers
Find out about the concerns raised by the Sports Ministry regarding the influence of former office bearers on the newly elected body of the Wrestling Federation of India.
The ministry highlighted allegations of sexual harassment that are currently under court scrutiny and the business operations being conducted from premises controlled by former office bearers. The decisions made by the new executive body were criticized for disregarding legal and procedural norms, violating both WFI’s constitution and the National Sports Development Code.
Importance of Governance Norms
The ministry emphasized the importance of adherence to governance norms for ensuring fair play, transparency, and accountability. The suspension will remain in effect until the international body for wrestling, UWW, issues an official communication lifting WFI’s suspension.
Pending Communication from UWW
Stay informed about the pending communication from the international wrestling body, UWW, to lift the suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India.
As of now, the Sports Ministry has not released an official statement to the media regarding this matter.