New DelhiIndia’s Ravi Dahiya may have lost in the final match of Tokyo Olympics but he created history by winning a silver medal. After his loss, Sushil Kumar, who was lodged in Delhi’s Tihar Jail, was also watching this match and the rest of the jail inmates were watching along with him.
According to Tihar Jail sources, Sushil Kumar became emotional during the loss of Ravi Dahiya during this period. Tears started coming from his eyes.
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Let us tell you that the facility of watching TV to the prisoners in the open area in Tihar Jail has been given by the jail administration. In this open area, Sushil Kumar was watching Ravi Dahiya’s match with other prisoners. It is worth noting that Ravi Dahiya had learned many wrestling tricks under the supervision of Sushil Kumar at Chhatrasal Stadium. According to jail sources, Sushil Kumar was sitting in front of the TV since noon.
Let us tell you that Ravi Dahiya reached the final of 57 kg freestyle category wrestling in Tokyo Olympics. However, he missed out on winning the gold. Ravi Dahiya won the silver medal as he lost 7-4 in the final of the 57 kg freestyle category against Zor Uguev of the Russian Olympic Committee at the Tokyo Olympic Games 2020.
Sushil Kumar was arrested in connection with the controversy at Chhatrasal Stadium in Delhi in which former international wrestler Sagar Rana died. According to reports, the absconding wrestler was arrested by a team of Delhi Police from Mundka area of Delhi.
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