NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry on Saturday filed an affidavit in the Delhi High Court informing the court of its decision to give recognition to wrestling and weightlifting federations, reported Hindustan Times. The Wrestling Federation of India and Indian Weightlifting Federation will be the first among the 57 derecognized National Sports Federations to get their recognition back.
“It is submitted that the Answering Respondent has decided to renew the recognition of Indian Weightlifting Federation and Wrestling Federation of India for one year with effect from the date of issue of the proposed letters to be issued to the above two NSFs,” as per the affidavit filed by Raju Bagga, under-secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
It will come as a huge relief for the NSFs that were derecognized by the sports ministry in June as per direction of the Delhi High Court. The withdrawal of recognition meant the federations were unable to receive government grants or initiate any of their normal activities like organizing camps or hosting or participating in tournaments.
The remaining NSFs will still have to wait for some more time before they get their recognition back. The sports ministry will be thoroughly screening their constitution checking their compliance with the sports code.
