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In a surprising move, the Indian government directs the Indian Olympic Association to establish a panel to oversee the national wrestling body. Discover the details behind this intervention, its impact on Indian wrestling, and the reactions it sparks. Stay tuned for an in-depth analysis of the unfolding scenario in the world of Indian sports.

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00:00 The Sports Ministry has issued a directive to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) urging

00:05 them to establish a temporary panel to oversee the operations of the Wrestling Federation

00:11 of India (WFI).

00:13 This decision comes in the wake of the suspension of newly elected WFI management amidst a dispute

00:18 involving wrestlers.

00:19 In a letter addressed to the IOA chief, the Sports Ministry emphasises the need for a

00:24 temporary committee with the authority to manage and control various aspects of the

00:30 WFI, including athlete selection.

00:33 According to the letter signed by Tarun Parekh, under Secretary to the Centre, concerns have

00:37 been raised about the governance and integrity of the WFI, given the prevailing situation

00:42 influenced by the organisation's former office bearers.

00:46 An urgent call for corrective action echoes as Sports Ministry demands immediate measures

00:50 to restore good governance principles within sports organisations.

00:55 The onus is now on the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to implement suitable arrangements for

01:00 the interim management of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).

01:05 This ensures that the discipline of wrestling remains unaffected and the fundamental tenets

01:09 of good governance within the sports body are safeguarded, according to Sports Ministry

01:14 in a recent letter.

01:15 With the current administration led by newly elected Chief Sanjay Singh suspended by the

01:20 Centre, the possibility of another round of elections for the WFI is looming.

01:26 The IOA's temporary panel, once established, will assume responsibility for the day-to-day

01:30 operations of the WFI, overseeing aspects such as athlete participation in international

01:36 events and the organisation of sporting competitions.

01:40 With concerns raised by ace wrestler Sakshi Malik about the upcoming junior national competitions,

01:46 the Centre has issued a halt on all activities by the newly elected WFI panel until further

01:51 notice.

01:52 The government also expressed reservation about the swift announcement of the junior

01:57 national contests, emphasising the need for a measured approach in these proceedings.

02:02 The Sports Ministry in a stern statement highlights that the newly elected body of the Wrestling

02:07 Federation of India, WFI, appears to be under the complete control of former office bearers,

02:13 blandly disregarding the sports code.

02:16 Furthermore, it discloses that the WFI's operations are being conducted from premises

02:21 controlled by the same former office bearers, where allegations of sexual harassment against

02:26 players are currently undergoing in court review.

02:30 The former WFI chief, Brij Bhushan Singh, a six-time BJP MP, stepped aside following

02:35 accusation of sexual harassment by top wrestlers, including Sakshi Malik.

02:40 The wrestlers, backed by notable figures like Olympic bronze medalist Bajrang Punia and

02:45 Commonwealth Games gold medalist Vinesh Bhogat, took to the streets earlier this year seeking

02:50 justice.

02:51 The agitation was called off after government assurances and the initiation of a probe against

02:57 Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

02:58 Despite promises that close associates and relatives of Brij Bhushan would be barred

03:03 from contesting elections, the recent WFI election saw Sanjay Singh securing a victory

03:08 against Commonwealth Games gold medalist Anita Shevda, who was supported by the protesting

03:14 wrestlers.

03:15 Notably, Singh's nomination was approved raising concerns about the electoral process and governance

03:20 within the wrestling body.

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