July 27, 2016 8:13 AM

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Parveen Rana to replace Narsingh Yadav for Rio Olympics

India has named Parveen Rana as replacement for dope-tainted wrestler Narsingh Yadav for next month's Rio Olympics. United World Wrestling said on its website that it had informed the Wrestling Federation of India that they would be allowed to replace Narsingh in the 74kg freestyle category or give up the qualification spot. The world wrestling body said, the Indian Olympic Association expressed their desire to enter Parveen as their replacement.Narsingh had failed a dope test recently and was under provisional suspension, virtually out of the Games. Narsingh claims that he is a victim of conspiracy. Narsingh is to face the National Anti-Doping Agency's disciplinary committee today to prove his innocence. Wrestling Federation of India and Olympic medalist Yogeshwar Dutt are among those who have come out in support of the grappler.Parveen Rana's selection also comes as a major shock for two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar who was being seen as Narsingh's replacement. Narsingh and Sushil, both, had earlier staked their claim to represent the country in the Games. But, Narsingh was favoured as he had earned the Olympic quota in the World Championships last year.

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