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Indian wrestlers have kept bringing home medals from every Olympics since the 2008 Games in Beijing. This winning streak going on for four Olympics now, has made wrestling a big deal in India. It all kicked off with Sushil Kumar grabbing a bronze in 2008, and then he got a silver in 2012. Yogeshwar Dutt also snagged a bronze in London. When the Rio 2016 Games rolled around, Sakshi Malik scored a bronze, and at the Tokyo 2020 Games (which got pushed back), Ravi Dahiya and Bajrang Punia kept the ball rolling with two more bronze medals.
Even with these big wins, wrestling in India hit some bumps. Top wrestlers got mad at how the Wrestling Federation of India was run. This mess messed up training camps and matches making people worry about how well they’d do later. Things got better when UWW said the Wrestling Federation could compete again, but a few wrestlers have made it to the Paris Olympics so far.
Now, let’s check out what’s good and not so good about these six wrestlers:
Aman Sehrawat (Men’s Freestyle 50kg): Aman keeps getting better, and he’s even taken Ravi Dahiya’s spot in the 57kg group. Dahiya won a silver medal at the Olympics. Aman’s best quality is that he can keep going for a long time. But he needs to learn how to change his game plan better when he fights tough guys like Rei Higuchi and Gulomjon Abdullaev.
Vinesh Phogat (Women’s 50kg): Vinesh Phogat stands out as one of India’s best female wrestlers. She’s got a tough defense and packs a punch in her attacks. But dropping down to the 50kg class hasn’t been easy for her. It’s hard on her body, and she hasn’t fought in big matches .
Antim Panghal (Women’s 53kg): Antim Panghal booked her spot on. She’s got a fire in her belly when it comes to competing and can bend like a pretzel. But she’s been out of action due to an injury, which might put her at a disadvantage in Paris. She hasn’t had the chance to face off against top-notch opponents .
Anshu Malik (Women’s 57kg): Anshu Malik has a shot at winning even though she’s hurt. She’s quick and fights hard, which is good. She went to the Olympics in Tokyo, so that helps. But people worry if she’ll be healthy enough for Paris.
Nisha Dahiya (Women’s 68kg): Nisha Dahiya doesn’t get much attention, but she’s tough and fights hard. She’s not scared, which is great. But she needs to work on staying strong and calm when matches go on for a long time.
Reetika Hooda (Women’s 76kg): Reetika Hooda can shake up her rivals with her raw power and skills. But she often loses her concentration near the end of her matches. This might cause her to drop key points at the Olympics.
These wrestlers are carrying India’s hopes in Paris. Each one is facing their own set of problems and chances to shine. They’re working hard to keep up India’s track record of winning medals in wrestling.
