The Bihar Wrestling Association (BWA) established in 2018 is the National and Internationally recognized Governing Body (NGB) in Bihar for all Olympic Wrestling. It is governed and part funded by Sport Bihar (formally the Bihar Sports Council, BSC) and The Olympic Council of Bihar (OCB).

The BWAs responsibilities other than those at grass roots level, include the selection and preparation of Bihar's teams that participate Olympic Wrestling in State competitions including National Championships, State Championships and major multi-sport Games (ie. Olympic Games and Indian Games). .

The organization works closely with its athletes, coaches, and officials to maintain a high standard of performance in both participation and the officiating of competitions. The BWA is committed to updating and informing its members of Anti-Doping information and legislation as it becomes available

The BWA recognizes the significant contribution that clubs and its coaches make to the growth of all grappling sports and will continue in its endeavors to strengthen the relationship it has with these largely voluntary groups/ individuals

The BWA is also responsible for coordinating and assisting clubs, coaches, athletes, managers, trainers and officials in the pursuit of excellence in wrestling and grappling, locally, nationally and internationally.

As a National Governing Body the BWA’s duties include promoting the sport of Amateur Wrestling and Grappling sports in Bihar through its members to the public at large; to encourage the development of the widest participation and highest proficiency in Wrestling and Grappling in Bihar. To unify the sport of Wrestling and Grappling by providing leadership, management that promote best practice and Improve the skill and technical knowledge of wrestlers, grapplers, coaches, managers, trainers and officials in Bihar.