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In the recent fortnight, Indian sport has found itself mired in a whirlwind of controversies. Indian wrestling — the second most successful sport for the country at the Olympics with seven medals — is witnessing discontent around the selection process for the Asian Games. Exemptions from trials are traditionally offered by the WFI to those who have clinched World Championship medals the same year — a measure designed to safeguard against fatigue and injuries stemming from multiple weight cuts. The ad hoc committee has indicated that these trials must be conducted before August 10 — a mere month-and-a-half prior to the Asian Games, forcing the athletes to shed weight and regain fitness within a distressingly short timeframe. The Asian Games trial winners — citing the detrimental effects on their performance and health brought about by frequent weight cuts — have penned a plea to the Sports Ministry, asking for a postponement.
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