WFI elections likely on August 7, report sources within IOA's ad-hoc panel

After a series of continuous postponements, WFI elections are likely to be held on August 7, news agency PTI reported quoting sources within the IOA's ad-hoc panel.

Originally scheduled for July 11, the elections were stayed by the Gauhati High Court following a petition by the Assam Wrestling Federation seeking participation rights in the WFI election process.

The roadblock was cleared after the Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the Gauhati High Court order.

'The discussions happened today. The issue of five disputed state bodies is still being discussed. Unless that issue resolved, a final list of electoral college can't be prepared. But in all likelihood, the elections will be held on August 7,' said a source privy to the developments.

The Assam association had claimed that it was entitled to be an affiliated member of the WFI with voting rights but it was denied recognition by the national federation despite its Executive Committee recommending the same on November 15, 2014.