• American visa of Indian wrestlers canceled


• The World Wrestling Championship will be held from October 12 to 18


• As many as 9 wrestlers got their visa rejected

U23 World Wrestling Championship: 9 of India Wrestlershas been denied a US visa. Before participating in the 'U23 World Wrestling Championship' held in Las Vegas, USA from 12th to 18th October, the Indian wrestlers have received a big shock. Wrestlers applied for this competition. But the visa of 9 of them has been rejected by the American Embassy.

The US Embassy has denied the visas of 9 wrestlers. Therefore, India's challenge in this tournament is said to be tough. According to the information that came out, the Indian wrestler had applied for a visa at the US Embassy in New Delhi to participate in the tournament. The players were called for an interview on October 7.

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The players were called for an interview on October 7. But after the interview, the US embassy has rejected the visa of 9 wrestlers without giving any reason and without giving any clear reason. Also their passports have also been given back to the players. The 2024 U17 World Champion star Malla Neha Sangwan is among the players who have been denied visas. Sports world is expressing extreme surprise and anger as the athlete who won gold medal at the world level for the country was denied visa.

Only a few days are left for the competition to begin. At the same time, the problems of the Indian team have increased as the visa of the wrestlers has been denied. Now, in this case, all eyes are on what the Sports Ministry and the Indian Wrestling Federation are trying to do by contacting the US Embassy to get an emergency visa.

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Ahead of the 'U23 World Wrestling Championship' to be held in Las Vegas, USA from October 12 to 18, Indian wrestlers are in for a big shock. Applicants being under 20 years of age and not having regular employment are said to be the main reasons for visa rejection. But the main and official reason is still not known.

After this incident, the Indian Wrestling Federation has contacted the American Embassy in New Delhi taking immediate steps. The federation has written an official letter to the embassy, ​​humbly requesting them to reconsider this decision. The letter also mentions that the wrestlers whose visa interview is scheduled on October 8 should be granted visa after giving a positive response.