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The Wrestling Federation of India has suspended Olympic bronze medalist Aman Sehrawat for one year due to weight regulation violations at the World Championships. The suspension prevents him from participating in national and international wrestling activities until September 2026. WFI President Sanjay Singh confirmed that Sehrawat's response to the disciplinary notice was unsatisfactory. This ban could significantly impact Sehrawat's preparation for the 2026 Asian Games.

Key Points: WFI Suspends Olympic Medalist Aman Sehrawat for Weight Violation

  • WFI suspends Aman Sehrawat for exceeding 57kg weight limit
  • Suspension effective from September 23 until September 2026
  • Coaching staff also issued formal warnings
  • Third disciplinary incident in Indian wrestling this year
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WFI suspends Olympic bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat

Olympic bronze wrestler Aman Sehrawat banned for one year by WFI after failing weight regulations at World Championships in Zagreb

"The wrestler has been given a one-week window to respond - Sanjay Singh, WFI President"

New Delhi, Oct 7

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Tuesday suspended Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat for one year after the 22-year-old was disqualified for exceeding the 57kg weight limit at the World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia, in September.

The suspension, which came into effect on September 23, bars Sehrawat from participating in any wrestling-related activities -- both at the national and international levels -- until September 2026. The decision was confirmed by WFI President Sanjay Singh, who told IANS that the wrestler's response to the disciplinary notice was found "unsatisfactory."

"The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has announced the suspension of Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat for violating weight regulations. The suspension, effective from September 23, prohibits him from taking part in any wrestling activities at both national and international levels," Sanjay Singh told IANS.

He added that while Sehrawat's coaching staff have also been issued formal warnings, the federation had given the wrestler a one-week window to respond before taking final action.

"Sehrawat's coaching staff have also been issued formal warnings. However, the wrestler has been given a one-week window to respond," Singh said.

The explanation submitted by Sehrawat and subsequent clarifications from his support team were reviewed by the disciplinary committee, which deemed them unsatisfactory.

The committee also noted that Sehrawat had joined the preparatory camp in Porec, Croatia, 18 days before his scheduled bout on September 14, giving him ample time to maintain his weight and fitness levels in accordance with regulations.

This marks the third disciplinary incident involving an Indian wrestler within a year, following the controversies surrounding Vinesh Phogat's withdrawal at the Paris 2024 Olympics and Neha Sangwan's disqualification at the 2025 World Under-20 Championships due to similar issues related to weight compliance and fitness standards.

The one-year ban is expected to have a significant impact on Sehrawat's career trajectory, particularly his preparations for the 2026 Asian Games, where wrestling events are scheduled from September 30 to October 3. Unless the WFI revises its decision, the timing of the suspension could severely hinder his participation and form ahead of the continental competition.

- IANS

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Priya S
This is heartbreaking 💔 Aman brought us so much pride in Paris. But rules are rules - weight management is fundamental in wrestling. Hope the federation also provides proper nutritionists and support staff to prevent such incidents.
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Sarah B
Third incident in a year? This shows a pattern of poor discipline management in Indian wrestling. The federation needs to implement better monitoring systems rather than just punishing athletes after the fact.
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Arjun K
He had 18 days in the camp to manage weight! That's more than enough time. As a professional athlete, this is unacceptable. The suspension is justified, but I hope he uses this time to reflect and improve.
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Nikhil C
With Asian Games next year, this suspension timing is really unfortunate. But discipline must be maintained. Hope WFI considers some leniency if he shows genuine improvement during the ban period.
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Meera T
The coaching staff should share equal responsibility. They're supposed to monitor these things closely. Just warnings for them seems inadequate when a young athlete's career is at stake.

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