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Tokyo Olympics: Ravi Kumar Dahiya Bags Silver In Men's Freestyle Wrestling
Wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya bagged a silver for India in Men's Freestyle Wrestling 57 Kg, after losing to Russian wrestler Zavur Uguev by 4-7. This 23- Year old had defeated Nurislam Sanayev of Kazakhstan to reach the finals and also defeated Georgi Vangelov in quarters. Reportedly, this is the second silver and fifth medal for India at Tokyo Olympics after KD Jadhav, Sakshi Malik, Sushil Kumar, and Yogeshwar Dutt.
Tags: Tokyo Olympics, Freestyle Wrestling, Ravi Kumar Dahiya, India
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Wrestling Federation Plans To Send Full Contingent To Belgrade World Cup
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is preparing to bring its wrestlers back on the mat with the Belgrade championship, Serbia. India will be sending both Men and Women freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestlers from all weight divisions. The World Championship, earlier scheduled from December 12 to 20, was called off after U.S and Japan's pandemic concerns. It will now likely to be held next month as 'Individual World Cup'.
Tags: Wrestling Federation of India, Serbia, Freestyle Wrestling, World Wrestling Championship
Courtesy: The Times of India
