Former wrestler Narsingh Yadav elected chairman of WFI's seven-member athletes' panel

Former wrestler Narsingh Yadav elected chairman of WFI's seven-member athletes' panel

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: April 27 2024

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  • Former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Narsingh Pancham Yadav was elected chairman of the Wrestling Federation of India's Athletes' Commission, completing a process that was mandated by the sport's world governing body.
  • The election of Yadav to this position fulfills a mandate set by the United World Wrestling (UWW), the world governing body of sports, which required the WFI to establish an Athletes Commission to cater to wrestlers' grievances.
  • The creation of the Athletes Commission reflects UWW's commitment to improving athlete welfare and resolving internal issues within the wrestling community, indicating a proactive approach towards promoting fairness and transparency in the sport.
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