General Secretary of Wrestling Federation of India Raj Singh said he expects the decision to be overturned in the next IOC meeting.

"The current IOC president (Jaques Rogge) doesn't favour wrestling much. But I have been told that his likely successor likes wrestling and he will do something about wrestling. I am sure the decision will be overturned," he said. "Wrestling has been a part of every Olympics. I am sure if a European country bags the right to host the 2020 Olympics they will definitely include wrestling. I will also be writing to FILA to make a strong representation for re-inclusion of wrestling in the Olympics," he said. Sushil's mentor and Dronacharya awardee coach Satpal Singh said the decision would shatter the dreams of many wrestlers who were aiming to make big in 2020 Olympics. "It is unfortunate that such a decision has been taken. Dreams of millions of budding wrestlers in the country would be shattered. The sport, after medals from Sushil and Yogeshwar, has become the heartbeat of the country," Satpal said. "We have conquered every feat in this sport be it World Championships, Asiad, Commonwealth Games. We were aiming a rich haul of medals at the Olympics. I am preparing around 12-14 medal probables in the age group 15 to 16 years in my academy. But today's decision could spell disaster for us," he said. "My heart says the decision will be revoked," he added.