Bajrang Punia, a freestyle wrestler wins bronze for Indiaunder the category of 65 kg, he is the only wrestler to gain 3 medals at Worldwrestling Championship.
The match started with the domination of Bajrang againstNiyazbekov in the first few seconds, the next score was again by Bajrang whenonly 3 minutes were left, and Bajrang tried grabbing the right leg of theopponent, but got his head locked by Daulet Niyazbekov, Bajrang escaped free.After which, the opponent was pushed out of the center of the circle, and Bajranggot one point for that.
Before half-time, the score came to 2-0. When only oneminute was left, Bajrang was awarded by 2 points after making an attack onNiyazbekov’s waist, making the score to 4-0. Bajrang takes a takedown and earns2 more points, after which the score became 6-0.
Just when 30 seconds were left, he scores another point,and making a final win, winning the Bronze! After the match he showed his sportsmanspirit by giving a hand to his opponent, helping him stand up.
Bajrang is from Jhajjar district, Haryana, and beganwrestling at the age f 7, his father was his encouragement. He had no money totake part in expensive sports so he played free sports like Wrestling andKabaddi. His father was also a wrestler when he was young. He works in theIndian Railways, he is married to a wrestler herself, Sangita Phogat who is oneof the Phogat sisters. He is a brilliant player and has bagged many medals at aninternational level.