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USA refuses visas to Indian wrestlers ahead of World Championships. Here's why

First reported 7 Oct, 09:50 UTCUpdated 3h ago3 sources

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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.

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The New Indian Express
Indian wrestlers, who are 20 or below and unemployed, denied visas for U23 Worlds scheduled in USA

CHENNAI: In a big setback to the Indian wrestling contingent scheduled to compete at the U23 World Championships, the US Embassy in New Delhi on Wednesday refused visas to nine out of 16 wrestlers, who had appeared for visa interviews. It was learnt that eight of them were 20 year of age or below and one could not…

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The Times of India
'Below 20 and unemployed': Indian wrestlers denied US visas; 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.

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  1. The New Indian ExpressCenterINHigh factuality
    Indian wrestlers, who are 20 or below and unemployed, denied visas for U23 Worlds scheduled in USA (opens The New Indian Express in a new tab)

    CHENNAI: In a big setback to the Indian wrestling contingent scheduled to compete at the U23 World Championships, the US Embassy in New Delhi on Wednesday refused visas to nine out of 16 wrestlers, who had appeared for visa interviews. It was learnt that eight of them were 20 year of age or below and one could not…

  2. The Times of IndiaLean RightINMostly factual
    'Below 20 and unemployed': Indian wrestlers denied US visas; WFI seeks review (opens The Times of India in a new tab)

    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.

  3. India TodayCenterINMostly factual
    USA refuses visas to Indian wrestlers ahead of World Championships. Here's why (opens India Today in a new tab)

    USA refuses visas to Indian wrestlers ahead of World Championships Heres why

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