New Delhi: Star wrestler of India Bajrang Punia He injured his right knee while competing in a local Russian tournament on Friday, less than a month before the start Tokyo Olympics.
although his coach Shako Bentinidis Assured that there is nothing to worry about.
Competing in the Ali Alive tournament, Bajrang was up against A Kudev in the semi-finals when he suffered an injury.
It all started with a right footed attack that Bajrang launched on the Russian but Kudev grabbed Bajrang’s right leg and pulled it. Bajrang lying on his back on the mat, Kudev went for a pin, but the Indian had given up by then, moaning in pain.
The referee immediately stopped the bout and called the physio.
Bajrang was struggling to stand up and was seen limping after losing the match.
Bajrang’s Georgian coach Shako Bentinidis told Russia: “He is fine and normal. He has been given a painkiller injection. It doesn’t look serious, he should be fine.”
Bajrang, one of the top contenders for India’s medals at the Tokyo Games, has been in Russia for a few weeks as he skipped the Poland Open and chose to train in Russia.
Ali Aliev’s meeting used to be a regular event UWWof the annual calendar but this year the Russian Federation did not receive permission from the world governing body due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Russian Federation then went ahead with the tournament.
although his coach Shako Bentinidis Assured that there is nothing to worry about.
Competing in the Ali Alive tournament, Bajrang was up against A Kudev in the semi-finals when he suffered an injury.
It all started with a right footed attack that Bajrang launched on the Russian but Kudev grabbed Bajrang’s right leg and pulled it. Bajrang lying on his back on the mat, Kudev went for a pin, but the Indian had given up by then, moaning in pain.
The referee immediately stopped the bout and called the physio.
Bajrang was struggling to stand up and was seen limping after losing the match.
Bajrang’s Georgian coach Shako Bentinidis told Russia: “He is fine and normal. He has been given a painkiller injection. It doesn’t look serious, he should be fine.”
Bajrang, one of the top contenders for India’s medals at the Tokyo Games, has been in Russia for a few weeks as he skipped the Poland Open and chose to train in Russia.
Ali Aliev’s meeting used to be a regular event UWWof the annual calendar but this year the Russian Federation did not receive permission from the world governing body due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Russian Federation then went ahead with the tournament.
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