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Olympic trial: Delhi HC dismisses Sushil Kumar's plea

Delhi High Court today dismissed the petition of two-time Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar seeking holding of selection trials to decide Indian representation in the 74 Kg freestyle category at the Rio Olympics. The Wrestling Federation of India had opposed his plea saying 26-year-old Narsingh was a better bet compared to Sushil, who had participated in 66 kg category earlier. It said, Yadav had secured a berth for this category by winning a bronze medal in world wrestling championship held last year.

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