August 15, 2019 8:30 PM | Deepak Punia

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Deepak Punia becomes India's first junior World Champion in 18 years

<span style="color: #222222;">Wrestler Deepak Punia has become India's first junior World Champion in 18 years. He claimed a gold medal at the Junior Worlds with a win over Russia's Alik Shebzukhov at Tallinn, Estonia yesterday. The score was tied 2-2 at the end of the 86-kg men's freestyle bout. However, Deepak was declared champion because he had scored the last point. <br />'' <br />'' In 92-kg weight category, Vicky claimed bronze after he defeated Batmagnai Enkhtuwacin of Mongolia 4-3. The President of Indian Wrestling Federation, Brijbhushan Sharan Singh congratulated Deepak for his achievement. </span><br />

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