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Women wrestlers to continue training under personal coaches during camp
Divya Kakran, who won 68kg gold at the Asian Championships in February in New Delhi, will take online lessons from coach Vladimir Mestvirishvili while training under India coaches Kuldeep Singh and Sahil Sharma.
Updated on Oct 07, 2020 07:14 PM IST
Lucknow | Sharad Deep
Indian wrestlers face fresh trials, tougher field in Tokyo Olympics build-up
Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik and 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games silver medallist Pooja Dhanda were knocked out by juniors in the trials. They are likely to be tested even more in next year’s trials as WFI is “keen on hosting the national championships in the next 2-3 months, situation permitting,” and field some of the juniors (under-20) in the trials next year.
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 09:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Sharad Deep & Ajai Masand
With Games postponed, Dhanda eyes fresh opportunity
The postponement of the Games to next year has rekindled her hopes of making the cut for Tokyo. The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) will most likely hold fresh trials next year to select the best team for the Asian Olympic Qualifiers, which too were postponed this year in the aftermath of the pandemic.
Updated on Jul 06, 2020 06:42 PM IST
New Delhi | Navneet Singh
Pooja Dhanda hopes to make the most of delayed Olympic wrestling qualification cycle
Dhanda says cancellation of international calendar and shifting of Tokyo Olympics to 2021, has given her one more chance to stay in the race. “The selection process will start all over again for continental and world Olympic qualifying cycle. It will be one big opportunity for me to bounce back,” she said of her future plans.
Updated on Jul 05, 2020 09:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Navneet Singh
Manu Bhaker, Pooja Dhanda among athletes reluctant to resume outdoor training
Bhaker said she wouldn’t be going for any camp unless she is convinced it is truly safe with the coronavirus pandemic still causing havoc.
Published on May 23, 2020 05:39 PM IST
Indo-Asian News Service