Daily Editorial

The union sports ministry revoked its suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and hours later on Tuesday, the Delhi high court disposed of WFI’s petition against single judge’s order restoring the mandate of the ad hoc committee, which paved the way for India’s participation in international competitions starting with the Asian Championships this month.

The decision will not only open up India’s participation at international events, but will also allow WFI to organise national camps after a two-year gap. WFI can also conduct selection trials and send teams for international participation for all tournaments. Soon after the verdict, WFI announced that the trials for the Asian Championships will be held on March 15 in New Delhi.

During the hearing on Tuesday, the ministry represented by senior advocate Jayant Mehta informed the Delhi high court that it had revoked the ban on Monday. The WFI represented by advocate Hemant Phalpher submitted that nothing remained in its appeal in light of the revocation.