India Urges Retention of Wrestling in 2026 CWG

Sanjay Singh, president of the Wrestling Federation of India, has appealed to the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) to retain wrestling in the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which will be hosted by Glasgow, Scotland. Singh emphasized wrestling's significance to India, where the sport has historically brought success, with the country winning 114 medals up to the 2022 edition. However, he acknowledged the low popularity of wrestling in the UK and expressed doubts about its retention, as the final decision lies with Scotland. The sport was last excluded from the CWG in 2006 and previously in 1998. In the 2022 Birmingham Games, India achieved notable success in wrestling, securing 12 out of its total 61 medals, including six golds. The CGF indicated that only 10-11 sports will be included in the Glasgow Games, raising concerns about wrestling's future on the roster.