Internet Desk: Exressing the view that wrestlers should not be sitting in the court, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to look into the plea of two-time Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar, who has sought a selection trial to determine who will represent the nation in the 74 kg freestyle category at the Rio Olympics.
A Bench of Justice Manmohan heard Sushil Kumar’s petition that a selection trial be conducted between him and Narsingh Pancham Yadav, who has been selected for the preparatory camp for the Rio Games. Notices were also issued to the WFI and the Sports Ministry over Sushil Kumar’s petition.
The High Court said it will intervene in the matter only as the last resort. Narsingh Yadav had secured the Olympic quota place for India last year after winning a bronze medal in the 74 kg category at the World Championship in Las Vegas. Sushil Kumar had missed the event due to a shoulder injury.
Before moving the High Court, Sushil Kumar had taken the matter to the Prime Minister’s Office.