Olympic countdown: Hopes rest on Bajrang, Vinesh
Sun, Jul 11 2021 9:57 IST |
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New Delhi, July 11 : There will be a huge burden of expectation when the seven-member Indian wrestling contingent - four women and three men - competes at the Tokyo Olympic Games beginning July 23.
Not only has the team of seven freestyle wrestlers the task of living up to the reputation of Sushil Kumar, India s only individual double Olympic medallist, but also a commitment to lift the sport from the negativity surrounding it in the wake of some recent developments involving its most revered icon.
The murder case has not only left Sushil Kumar's reputation in tatters but also exposed the nexus between wrestlers and criminal gangs - Issue Date: Jun 14, 2021
NEW DELHI: Indian sports, which has often been shamed due to its athletes using banned substances, suffered another moment of ignominy as freestyle wrestler Sumit Malik (125kg category) lost his place in the Tokyo-bound Indian contingent due to a failed dope test.
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