Sir,
The dropping of Wrestling from the future Olympics by the International Olympic Association is really a sad news for the numerous lovers of the game the world over. The fascination and adulation of the millions of Indians for this sport can be gauged from the fact that hundreds of budding wrestlers are nurtured and trained with tough training in Akharas spread over several north Indian States of Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, Rajasthan, U.P., Bihar etc etc. In Jammu region wrestling is a popular sport too with established Akharas catering to wrestlers, several of them making a mark in this sport. Several wrestling competitions are annually held in the holy town of Katra with wrestlers from neighbouring countries participating and entertaining the people.
News of banning the sport from Olympics has come as a rude shock to millions of wrestling lovers. Renowned Olympian wrestler Sushil Kumar expressed his surprise and dismay over this tragic, reprehensible and unintelligent decision of the J.O.A. which needs to be revoked forthwith considering and taking in view the wishes and aspirations of the wrestling enthusiasts the world over.
Lukewarm response of the official sports apparatus of the member countries of I.O.A. including India regarding this sudden and unjustified move smacks of apathy and indifference with this historical sport called wrestling.
Yours etc….
Vinod Bhan
Bantalab, Jammu
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