India’s wrestlers won 1 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze medals four years ago at the Incheon Asian Games as wrestling became India’s third-most productive sport in 2014 Asiad. Hopes are higher now as Sushil Kumar is back in team and Bajrang is Asian No. 1.
18 gold to be won
On offer: A total of 18 gold medals — 12 for men in 6 categories each in Freestyle and Greco Roman, and 6 for women in Freestyle
Focus on Sushil
Sushil Kumar (74kg) is the biggest-ever name in Indian wrestling, having won 2 Olympics gold, but he would have to recapture his 2012 form if he is to win gold. Bajrang Punia (in pic) (65kg) is world No. 2 in his category and India’s strongest hope. Among the women, Vinesh (50kg) is India’s best hope, though three Asians are ranked above her
Wrestling Squads
Men’s Freestyle
Men’s Greco Roman
Women’s freestyle
Possible Medal Days
Men’s Freestyle
Aug 19: 57kg, 65kg 74kg, 86kg, 97kg Qualification and
Medal Rounds
Aug 20: 125kg Qualification and Medal Rounds
men’s Greco Roman
Aug 21: 60kg, 67kg Qualification and Medal Rounds
Aug 22: 77kg, 87kg, 97kg & 130kg Qualification and Medal Rounds
women’s Freestyle
Aug 20: 50kg, 53kg, 57kg, 62kg Qualification and Medal Rounds
Aug 21: 68kg, 76kg Qualification and Medal Rounds
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