United World Wrestling Lifts Suspension of Wrestling Federation of India.

Sports | Dated: 13 Feb 2026

United World Wrestling (UWW), the global governing body for wrestling, has lifted the provisional suspension imposed on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The suspension was lifted after WFI successfully conducted its elections, fulfilling UWW's conditions.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Indian wrestlers can now compete under the Indian flag in UWW events.
  • The suspension was imposed in August 2023 due to delayed elections.
  • Sanjay Singh is the current President of WFI.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Action: Suspension Lifted.
  • Body: WFI.
  • Authority: UWW.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which international body recently lifted the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)?

Correct Answer: United World Wrestling (UWW)

🚀 Quick Recap:

About UWW

  • HQ – Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland
  • President – Nenad Lalovic