Bajrang Punia begins 26-day training camp in Moscow

DELHI: Tokyo Olympics bronze medal-winning wrestler Bajrang Punia reached Moscow on Monday for a 26-day pre-season training camp scheduled till January 21.
This is Bajrang’s first training stint after the performance in Tokyo.
“This is my first training camp after the Olympics and I’m hoping this turns out to be a very good one,” mentioned Bajrang from Russia in a statement.
“I’ve chosen Russia as its wrestlers win the most medals in the Olympic Games and World Championships. I will draw benefit from training with the experienced wrestlers here.”
The Sports Ministry’s Mission Olympics Cell (MOC) approved his trip at an overall cost of Rs. 7.53 lakh.
Jitender and Anand Kumar have accompanied Bajrang as his sparring partner and physiotherapist respectively.
—PTI

 

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