IOA, WFI to provide extensive support to Olympic-bound wrestlers

NEW DELHI: The national Olympic committee and WFI have also approved top grappler Vinesh Phogat's request for additional funding for training, and the Indian Olympic Association would offer "extensive support" to the six wrestlers who are headed to the Olympics.
Six Indian grapplers have qualified for Paris: Aman Sehrawat (57kg) in the men's division, Vinesh Phogat (50kg), Antim Panghal (53kg), Anshu Malik (57kg), Nisha Dahiya (68kg), and Reetika Hooda (76kg) in the women's division.
The exercise's goal is to guarantee the wrestlers' best possible performance, according to a statement released on Monday by IOA President PT Usha.
"By providing on extensive support team, we aim to ensure that our wrestlers have access to the best resources, enabling their peak performance. This decision aligns with our commitment to foster an environment where athletes can thrive," said Usha.
In the days preceding the Olympics, IOA and WFI are organizing a support team for wrestlers that will include of coaches, physiotherapists, dietitians, mental-conditioning trainers, and other crucial personnel.
The president of the Wrestling Federation of India, Sanjay Singh, announced that Asian Games gold champion Vinesh will receive more support staff for her training in Paris.
"We will ensure that Vinesh and all our wrestlers receive the necessary support to excel and keep India's flag flying," he said.
"This initiative is part of the larger mission of the IOA and WFI to continuously improve the training, preparation, and overall support mechanisms available to all Indian athletes. The goal is to create a sustainable model of excellence that can propel Indians to greater heights on the global stage," the IOA statement added.
(With PTI inputs)