Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist wrestler Bajrang Punia on Wednesday mentioned he has resumed coaching after recovering from a knee damage however will miss out on this yr’s senior nationals to raised put together himself for 2022.
The 27-year-old Indian suffered a ligament tear within the race for the Olympics however nonetheless managed to say a freestyle bronze medal within the 65kg class on the Tokyo Games.
He couldn’t take part on this month’s World Championships after being suggested six weeks of rehabilitation.
“My knee is ok now. I’ve simply began coaching two days again. I’m feeling tremendous however I can’t take part in any occasion this yr. I’ll go away the Nationals this yr to clean up subsequent yr.
However, he refused to reveal his plans for the following yr.
“It’s too early to say anything. I’m not playing any competitive tournaments this year, that’s for sure. But I’m yet to make my plans for next year.”
The Senior Wrestling National will likely be held in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh from November 19 to 21.
Bajrang is raring to reunite together with his Georgia private coach Shako Bentinidis, however mentioned the ultimate determination rests with the Wrestling Federation of India.
“I’m tremendous with what the WFI decides. But I might positively prefer to proceed working with Shako. But WFI should resolve. I’ll settle for regardless of the WFI suggests.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
