Olympic-bound wrestler Deepak Punia pulls out of Poland Open because of hand harm

Olympic-bound Indian wrestler Deepak Punia on Tuesday pulled out of the Poland Open right here to keep away from aggravating his left-hand harm that he carried into the final Ranking Series occasion earlier than the Tokyo Games. Wrestler Deepak Punia (Courtesy: UWW)HIGHLIGHTSDeepak Punia foreited his quarterfinal bout in opposition to American Zahid ValenciaWith Punia pulling out, solely three Indians at the moment are left within the competitorsBajrang Punia had additionally determined to overlook the occasion, preferring to coach in Russia as a substituteTokyo-bound Indian wrestler Deepak Punia pulled out of the Poland Open on Tuesday because of a hand harm. Punia was to take the mat in Poland for the 86kg occasion however forfeited his quarterfinal in opposition to American Zahid Valencia.It has been learnt that the 2019 World championships silver-winner had suffered the harm two-three days earlier than leaving for Warsaw throughout follow.The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) confirmed the harm sustained by Deepak.”Yes, we have given him a choice. We do not want to put pressure on wrestlers, the Olympics are near, so no point in taking risks,” mentioned WFI Assistant Secretary Vinod Tomar.Punia will stay with the staff until July 5 for the coaching camp that has been organised by the Polish Federation.With Punia pulling out, solely three Indians at the moment are left within the competitors.Ravi Dahiya, who certified for the Games in 57kg, will compete within the 61kg class on this occasion.Vinesh Phogat (53kg) and Anshu Malik (57kg) will compete on Friday within the ladies’s occasion.Bajrang Punia had additionally determined to overlook the occasion, preferring to coach in Russia as a substitute. Seema Bisla (50kg) and Sonam Malik (62kg) didn’t journey to Warsaw as they’re additionally nursing their respective accidents. Sumit Malik (125kg) has been suspended by the world physique for failing a dope check in Sofia, the place had made the reduce for the Tokyo Games.The WFI can be attempting to barter with Turkey, Romania and Russia to organise coaching camps for India’s Olympic-bound wrestlers.Click right here for IndiaRight now.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.