"This is the first time in India's history that the United World Wrestling (UWW) has suspended the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). This is a huge blow for the country. We pray for the country to recover from this at the earliest," Brij Bhushan said on UWW's decision.
"When you talk about suspension of WFI, we have to note that the Asian Games and World Championships are round the corner. Even if our wrestlers win there, our country will suffer because the quota will go to some other nation. It will be a huge loss," he said.
"In the previous world championship (U-20 world wrestling championship) I had won a medal but this time two other wrestlers also won the medal, I am happier about that," Antim told ANI.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Indian women wrestlers for their outstanding performance at the U-20 World Championships 2023, winning seven medals including three gold for India
Sagar Jaglan claimed a silver medal in FS 79kg category, while India so far have won 7 medals including two golds. Priya Malik won the gold in the 76 kg category and Mohit Kumar won the medal 61 kg freestyle category.
She took to Twitter to express her gratitude towards her doctors and vowed back to bounce back stronger. Vinesh on Tuesday said that she has pulled out of the upcoming Asian Games in China's Hangzhou. The wrestler, who was given an exemption from the Asian Games trials too
Mohit Kumar created history after winning the U20 World Wrestling Championships. He defeated Eldar Akhmadudinov 9-8 in a 61 kg freestyle event in Jordan