WFI Looks for Visa Reprieve for Wrestlers Ahead of U23 World Championships

WFI looks for visa reprieve for wrestlers ahead of U23 World Championships

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is hoping for a favourable response from the US Embassy on the rejected visa applications of four U23 World Championships-bound women grapplers.

WFI hopeful of US visa clearance for four women wrestlers ahead of U23 Worlds

The WFI is hopeful the US Embassy will reconsider visa refusals for four Indian women wrestlers ahead of the U23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas. Five Greco-Roman wrestlers were also denied visas over age and employment concerns.

New-look Indian Squad Prepared for U-23 World C'ships Las Vegas; Visa Issues Cast Shadow on Greco, Women's Draws

Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. In line with the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) strict policy this season of fielding separate squads for tightly packed international assignments, a precedent heavily enforced during the recent Asian Games and Senior World trials, the federation has ensured a completely fresh roster for the Las Vegas event. This directive prevents top athletes from overlapping across senior and age-g…

New-look Indian squad prepared for U-23 World Cships Las Vegas; visa issues cast shadow on Greco, Womens draws - The Tribune

In line with the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) strict policy this season of fielding separate squads for tightly packed international assignments, a precedent heavily enforced during the recent Asian Games and Senior World trials, the federation has ensured a completely fresh roster for the Las Vegas event. This directive prevents top athletes from overlapping across senior and age-group events, paving the way entirely for a new line of …