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Asian Jr wrestling: MHA put Pakistan's participation on hold

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jul 10 2018 | 7:55 PM IST

The Home Ministry has given green light to the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) for hosting the Asian Junior Championship but has put on hold participation of grapplers from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq, according to officials.

WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar confirmed that the MHA has given a go ahead for the event but said Pakistan's participation was "subject to clearance from security agencies."

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First Published: Jul 10 2018 | 7:55 PM IST

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