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The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has turned down Narsingh Yadav’s request to carry a recent trial for subsequent month’s World Olympic qualifier in Sofia.
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- Last Updated:April 24, 2021, 22:51 IST
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The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has turned down Narsingh Yadav’s request to carry a recent trial for subsequent month’s World Olympic qualifier in Sofia. With this, the 31-year-old Maharashtra wrestler’s dream of qualifying for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics has additionally ended. The 2015 World Championships bronze-medallist had missed the 2016 Rio Olympics after failing a dope check. He was suspended for 4 years, however rescheduling of Tokyo Olympics resulting from Covid-19 pandemic gave him an opportunity to satisfy his dream of collaborating within the Games. On his comeback, he couldn’t dominate the 74 kg occasion within the nationwide championships and home choice trials and missed the Asian Olympic qualifier.
For the World Olympic qualifier in Sofia from May 6 to 9, the WFI has chosen Amit Dhankar for the 74 kg group. Dhankar will substitute Sandeep Singh Mann, who wasn’t spectacular within the Asian Olympic qualifier and Asian Wrestling Championships held lately in Almaty.
Despite having a poor run within the 74kg occasion within the nationwide championships and home trials, Yadav demanded one other alternative to showcase his expertise. But it was rejected.
“Yadav had earlier obtained an opportunity to show himself within the World Ranking Series in January, however he failed. Since Dhankar was general second within the home trials in 74 kg, he’s getting an opportunity to compete on the World Olympic qualifier,” said an official of the WFI.
India have achieved three berths for Tokyo Olympics in the men’s section. Ravi Dahiya (57 kg), Bajrang Punia (65 kg) and Deepak Punia (86 kg) got quota places in 2019 qualification period.
Vinesh Phogat (53 kg), Anshu Malik (57 kg) and Sonam Malik (62kg) have qualified in the women’s section.
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