GRAPPLING FEDERATION OF INDIA
“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).
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South Asian Grappling Committee (SAGC) & Asian Grappling Committee (AGC)
United World Wrestling-UWW World Grappling Committee & UWW Asia
UWW Recognized To: International Olympic Committee (IOC) & OCA
General Assocciation of International Sports Federations (GAISF)
Grappling Recognised By: School Games Federation of India (SGFI) & Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
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National Governing Body for Grappling
GFI is the official National Sports Federation responsible for the development, regulation, and promotion of grappling sports across India. It sets standards for competitions, rules, and athlete development nationwide.
International Recognition
It’s the only Indian federation for grappling recognized by United World Wrestling (UWW) — the global governing body for wrestling and grappling — as well as UWW Asia. This affiliation ensures that Indian grapplers compete under globally accepted standards and are eligible for international events.
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92 Full Members: international sports federations governing specific sports worldwide.
16 Associate Members: Organisations which conduct activities closely related to the International Sports Federations.
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