The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has opted for dialogue over litigation in its bid to overturn the suspension imposed by the Sports Ministry citing 'it does not want a clash with the government and that the legal options will be explored only if 'talks fail.'
At an Executive Council meeting chaired by President Sanjay Singh, the decision was made to seek discussions with the government before exploring legal avenues if necessary.
The initial plan to approach the judiciary for revocation was reconsidered, with WFI expressing a desire to avoid clashes with the government. Sanjay Singh stated that a delegation would seek time from the ministry to discuss the conditions for lifting the suspension.
Despite the absence of Secretary General Prem Chand Lochab and Senior Vice President Devender Kadian, Singh emphasized the federation's intention to engage in a dialogue with the government within the next few days.
The government had suspended WFI on December 24, citing violations of the National Sports Code and the WFI constitution following the federation's elections. Singh highlighted the commitment of state associations to send teams for the Nationals scheduled in Pune, rejecting the ad-hoc panel's plans for a separate event in Jaipur.
The WFI President underscored the impact of the suspension on Indian wrestling, noting instances where national anthem and flag-raising ceremonies were missed at international events.
In addition to addressing the suspension issue, the WFI Executive Council decided to amend its constitution, clarifying that a two-thirds majority is only required if an EC member seeks another term for the same post. Singh welcomed suggestions from rivals for the improvement of wrestling in the country. With hopes for a resolution before the Pune Nationals from January 29-31, WFI aims to restore normalcy and participation in international competitions, emphasizing the need for a properly functioning federation for the benefit of Indian wrestlers.
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