After a long wait, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) gets approval from India's home ministry for participation of Pakistani pugilists in the upcoming Asian Junior Wrestling Championships. The competition is to be held from July 17-23 at the Indira Gandhi Stadium. Over 300 wrestlers from 18 countries will be participating in this 6 day event. Pakistan was the only team left without security clearance.
“Approval was granted after the WFI gave a written undertaking accepting the responsibility that the wrestlers would not travel beyond the team hotel and the competition venue.” said WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar. The WFI Secretary, V N Prasood has welcomed the decision by the Ministry. He said, “It’s good for us and the championship. Last time too Pakistani wrestlers were not given clearance and for which they had complained to the United World Wrestling. This time they had spoken to the UWW in advance.”
