9 Indian Wrestlers Denied US Visas for World Wrestling Championship in Las Vegas, Here's Why
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9 Indian wrestlers denied US visas for World Wrestling Championship in Las Vegas, here's why
Nine Indian wrestlers have been denied US visas ahead of the U23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas. The WFI said the refusals were reportedly linked to their age and lack of formal employment, raising doubts over India’s participation.
USA refuses visas to Indian wrestlers ahead of World Championships. Here's why
Nine Indian wrestlers were refused US visas ahead of the U23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas. The WFI has sought reconsideration, saying several athletes are under 20 and still not formally employed.
'Below 20 and unemployed': Indian wrestlers denied US visas ahead of U23 World Championships; WFI seeks review
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has urged the US Embassy in New Delhi to reconsider the cases. It has also requested the Embassy to grant visas to the wrestlers who are scheduled to appear for their appointments on Thursday.
Indian wrestlers’ U23 World Championships participation in doubt after US visa refusals - The Tribune
Several Indian wrestlers, including 2024 U17 World Champion Neha Sangwan, have been refused US visas, putting their participation in the upcoming U23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas from October 12 to 18 under a cloud. The wrestlers were verbally informed about the refusal on the grounds that they were below 20 years of age […]
Ultimately, doubts have arisen about whether India will be able to compete at all. Behind the scenes, there are 'strange' rules of the Donald Trump administration.
It seems difficult for Indian wrestlers to participate in the upcoming U23 World Wrestling Championship to be held in Las Vegas, USA as 9 wrestlers have been rejected by the US.
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