Chandigarh April 24:
The
Wrestling Federation of India expelled its former secretary general
Kartar Singh from the national body as well as its affiliated units for
six years on charges of misconduct and indiscipline.
According
to a statement issued by the WFI, the decision to expel the two-time
Asian Games gold medallist was taken on the recommendation of the
Disciplinary Committee headed by senior vice president I D Nanavati at
the special meeting of the national federation's general council here.
"The
misconduct of Kartar arose from his disobeying the orders of WFI and
International Federation (FILA) regarding postponement of Shaheed Bhagat
Singh International Wrestling Tournament 2012, corresponding directly
with FILA and the Government of India by passing the WFI and holding a
sham tournament in which neither any of the top 5 Indian wrestlers nor
any wrestlers from other national federations participated," the WFI
statement read.
"He
obtained a huge sponsorship amount of over Rs 1 crore by mis-presenting
facts and refused to submit the audited accounts to WFI. Kartar Singh
was given many opportunities to explain his position and supply the
necessary information but he refused to supply the same to the WFI or
the Disciplinary Committee. "The Disciplinary Committee came to the
conclusion that the so-called Shaheed Bhagat Singh International
Wrestling Tournament held in February 2012 was basically for his
personal gain and not for promotion of wrestling. There was total lack
of transparency and accountability in his conduct. The Disciplinary
Committee unanimously recommended expulsion of Kartar Sigh for a period
of 6 years," it said.
