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Under-23 World Championship: 21 Indian wrestlers denied visas

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The embassy of Spain has declined visas of 21 Indian wrestlers, who were supposed to participate at the Under-23 World Championship in Pontevedra. As per the Wrestling Federation of India, the rejection came on the suspicion that the athletes will not leave Spain before the expiry of their visas. While 30 Indian wrestlers were picked for the tournament, only nine were granted visas.