WFI suspends five wrestlers over fake birth certificates; referee commission member showcaused
The Wrestling Federation of India has suspended five wrestlers for four years after discovering they submitted fake birth certificates. This action is part of a broader crackdown on age fraud within the sport.
Why it matters
It highlights integrity issues in sports governance and the enforcement of eligibility standards in international competition.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Thursday (June 4, 2026) suspended five wrestlers, including U20 Asian Championship trails winner Deepanshu, for four years after their birth certificates were found to be fake during a verification exercise in its crackdown on age fraud in the sport.
The report is a straightforward factual account of disciplinary actions taken by a sports governing body.
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