India, Dec. 18 -- The Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) new selection policy has made attendance at national camps mandatory for selection to the national team thereby prohibiting wrestlers from training independently.

The policy was approved at WFI's recent General Council meeting during the National Championships in Ahmedabad.

"Participation in the National Coaching Camp is mandatory for all wrestlers, including elite and iconic athletes. To be eligible for the camp, a wrestler must have won a medal in the National Championship of the concerned year," the policy under the sub-head National Coaching Camps, stated.

"Once selected, wrestlers are required to train exclusively at the designated national camp. No athlete is permitted t...