Traditional wrestling akhadas in Old Delhi are facing a decline due to reduced public interest and the fading of local competitions. The Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated financial struggles and halted tournaments, leading to closures. Concerns over fixed bouts and betting have eroded spectator trust, impacting young wrestlers' aspirations and the sport's future.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/wrestling/we-lose-a-piece-of-who-we-are-the-slow-fade-of-mud-wrestling-in-the-heart-of-old-delhi/articleshow/127906341.cms