Bajrang Punia: I have to win a medal at the Olympics
4 years, 5 months ago

Bajrang Punia: I have to win a medal at the Olympics

The Hindu  

Top Indian wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Pooja Dhanda confirmed that the national camp for Olympic weight category wrestlers will start from September 1. The World Championships will be our first target and we will train accordingly," Pooja said during a webinar conducted by Indian Institute of Sports on the occasion of its second anniversary. In a way, I am happy that the Olympics are postponed as it gives me ample time to prepare," the world champion medallist said. Only four wrestlers - Bajrang Punia, Deepak Punia, Ravi Dahiya and Vinesh Phogat have qualified for the Tokyo Olympics.

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