WFI president Sanjay Singh criticised the US Embassy after nine Indian wrestlers were denied visas for the 2026 U23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas, blaming the decision for costing India potential gold medals. While the men’s freestyle team received clearance, Greco-Roman and women’s wrestlers were affected. Vishvajit More reached the 55kg Greco-Roman final, keeping India’s gold medal hopes alive. WFI president Sanjay Singh criticised the US Embassy after nine Indian wrestlers were denied visas for the 2026 U23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas, blaming the decision for costing India potential gold medals. While the men’s freestyle team received clearance, Greco-Roman and women’s wrestlers were affected. Vishvajit More reached the 55kg Greco-Roman final, keeping India’s gold medal hopes alive.
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