Archive · 7 Jun 2025
WFI Suspends Wrestlers for Age Fraud, Bans Coach
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) discovered that some wrestlers were using fake birth certificates to compete in junior events.
This allowed them to compete against younger athletes.
The wrestlers, often encouraged by their coaches, obtained fake certificates, primarily from zones in Delhi.
The WFI suspended 30 wrestlers and asked them to apologize.
A coach was also banned due to a separate sexual harassment complaint.
WFI suspended 30 wrestlers for using fake birth certificates.
Investigation involved over 400 cases of age fraud.
Wrestlers primarily obtained fraudulent certificates from Delhi.
Coaches are blamed for encouraging age fraud.
Coach Sanjay Lather banned for life following sexual harassment complaint.
- Who
- Junior wrestlers, coaches, WFI officials
- What
- WFI suspended wrestlers for using fake birth certificates
- When
- Recent investigation and suspensions
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To participate in junior competitions with an age advantage
- Wrestlers Suspended
- 30
- Total Cases Investigated
- 400+
- Certificate Locations
- Narela, Rohini (Delhi), Begampura
- Governing Body
- Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)
- Coach Banned
- Sanjay Lather (Lifetime)
Sources
TOI Exclusive: Junior wrestlers handed ban in fake birth-certificate scam
TOI Impact: Wrestling Federation of India suspends 30 overage wrestlers for breaching rules; coach handed lifetime ban
WFI Bars 30 Wrestlers from Junior Competitions; Here's Why?
