Olympic bronze medalist Bajrang Punia on Friday mentioned he nonetheless considers jailed wrestler Sushil Kumar the very best within the enterprise as he “brought to life” the game of wrestle by ending a 56-year anticipate a medal on the Summer Games. Gave.
Punia was talking through the felicitation and inspiration session organized in his honor by the Delhi Metro Security Unit of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) right here.
Punia mentioned, “I don’t consider anyone a better wrestler in India than Sushil Kumar… He brought wrestling to life after winning an Olympic medal in 2008 and it came after 56 years.”
Punia was additionally requested to touch upon the current homicide case involving Sushil, however mentioned that he was merely giving an opinion about his taking part in profession. Sushil received the bronze medal in Beijing earlier than taking a greater silver in London 4 years later.
Sushil has been arrested and chargesheeted by the Delhi Police in reference to the alleged homicide of a former junior nationwide wrestling champion at Chhatrasal Stadium within the nationwide capital.
During an interplay with the jawans, Punia admitted that he was not in his finest type through the current Tokyo Olympics bout as he suffered an harm. However, he managed to clinch the bronze.
“I gave my finest (on the Tokyo Olympics). 2024 (Olympics) is close to. I’ll attempt to change the colour of my medal.
“I believe that you should always think positive. There is nothing in life that cannot be done. You need to work hard,” Punia mentioned.
The wrestler was requested by the personnel what could be carried out to enhance India’s prospects in international sporting occasions.
“It all starts with the parents… They have to encourage their children. They are the first mentor and coach…”
“If they do not encourage their children to play sports then it cannot be done (to do better in sports and athletics and win medals),” he mentioned.
Talking about what extra could be carried out to enhance sports activities within the nation, Punia mentioned it ought to be ensured that “good facilities and good diet” are offered to the gamers.
Punia additionally met some CISF wrestlers with whom he had earlier skilled on the Chhatrasal Stadium right here.
Table tennis participant Manika Batra was additionally felicitated through the occasion.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
