World Wrestling Championship is beginning in Budapest, Hungary tomorrow. Asian Games gold medallist Bajrang Punia will be India's best bet for a medal as a 30-member team seeks a strong performance in the flagship event. 
 
Already a bronze winner at the 2013 World Championship, Bajrang has come a long way in last five years, establishing himself as a force to reckon with in the 65 kilogram category. 
 
Considering the ease with which he won gold at the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games, Bajrang will be one of the medal favourites. The only Indian to be seeded at this championship, Bajrang will compete on the second day of the championship on Sunday. 
 
Vinesh Phogat would have been another strong medal contender in the women's 50 kilogram but an elbow injury ruled her out. Her cousin Ritu Phogat will now present India's challenge. It remains to be seen how Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik performs as she has been struggling for some time.