WFI president criticizes US visa denial for Indian wrestlers, cites gold medal loss

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WFI president Sanjay Singh criticized the US Embassy for denying visas to nine Indian wrestlers for the 2026 U23 World Championships in Las Vegas. He stated this decision cost India potential gold medals. The visa denials affected the Greco-Roman and women's wrestling teams, while the men's freestyle team was cleared. Wrestler Vishvajit More remains India's sole gold medal hope in the Greco-Roman 55kg final.

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