“Grappling Federation of India (GFI)” is the National Governing Body for Grappling Sports in India to control and develop Grappling Sport in India. Only GFI is recognized as a National Governing body for Grappling Sports in India by United World Wrestling- UWW which is the International Federation for Grappling & Wrestling Sports. Grappling Federation of India is the permanent independent National Federation for Grappling which is duly recognized by United World Wrestling- UWW & UWW Asia.

The Grappling Federation of India works on behalf of all levels of Grappling, men and women, to reinvigorate the sport’s grass roots, develop youth and elite Grappling and create new opportunities for semi-pro and pro-Grappling. In India Grappling sports has been included in All India Inter-University Games (AIU) & School National Games (SGFI).

GFI’s vision for also embraces and adheres to the spirit and values of the Olympic Movement. With these values, GFI ensures the highest levels of transparent standards including for all of our global competitions, rankings, judging and Grapplings’ remuneration.

By encouraging and supporting Grapplers from grassroots all the way up to elite competition and onwards to a secure pro-Grappling career, we believe that future generations of Grapplers will be encouraged to join the sport.

The Mission of Grappling Federation of India is to unify and organize existing all Associations, clubs  that share the vision of reaching Government & Olympic greatness while preserving the unique history, culture, philosophy, and lineage. GFI believes that together, the GFI with its State Associations will continue to develop the growing network of like minded members who envision greater opportunities for our Athletes of Grappling as we believe that our athletes deserve an equal right to Governments and Olympic events greatness.