The women’s wrestling has once again pushed ahead and will now begin from October 15 in Lucknow. Vinod Tomar, assistant secretary of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) said, about 15 wrestlers and support staff have already been shortlisted for the camp. Originally planned for October 1, the new Sports Authority of India SOP’s led to the delay in resumption of the wrestling camp in Lucknow.
According to the new guidelines, the athletes have been advised 15-day self-isolation before joining the camp. They will also have to produce Covid-19 negative certificate before entering the SAI premises.
“All the protocols will be followed. In fact, wrestlers themselves are now asking to resume the camp as they feel it is time to start training,” Tomar told the New Indian Express. The camp was first scheduled for September 1 but was scrapped after a few wrestlers including Tokyo Olympic-bound Vinesh Phogat expresses apprehensions citing rise in covid cases.
Reportedly, a top wrestler will be missing the camp after testing positive for Covid-19. Chief coach Kuldeep Singh, along with coach Sahil Sharma, physio Dhirendra Pratap Singh and masseuse Jagroshni will also be part of the camp.
