Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) today told Delhi High Court that Wrestler Narsingh Yadav is a better bet than Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar in the 74 kilogram freestyle category at the 2016 Rio Olympics. WFI said Sushil consistently avoided to face Narsingh during the last two years in selection trials. Sushil countered the claims and alleged that he was not considered for a trial to have a chance to represent India at the Olympics in the 74 kilogram category as he had not participated in the cash-rich 'Pro-Wrestling League'. Yadav has secured Olympic quota for India by winning a bronze medal in the world wrestling championship 2015. After his name did not figure in India's Rio preparatory camp, 32-year-old Sushil had moved the High Court.
News On AIR | May 27, 2016 8:25 PM
Narsingh better bet than Sushil for Rio Olympics: WFI to HC