Bajrang Punia, champion wrestler, on preparing for the Tokyo Olympics, his 2019 goals, and favourite sportsperson.
Q. How does the Pro Wrestling League help?
We get to compete with the European and Olympic medallists and build on our experience. Earlier, people used to recognise us only when we won medals, but now people who watch Pro Wrestling League know wrestlers by their name.
Q. Many see you as our best bet to win gold at the Tokyo Olympics
I feel great that I am worthy of such great expectations. I will work hard to ensure that I live up to the hope that has been invested in me for 2020. I feel motivated to do better.
Q. What are your targets for 2019?
The Asian Championships in April and then World Championships in August are the two big tournaments where I have to do well to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics.
Q. Who is your favourite athlete?
Yogeshwar Dutt. He’s my inspiration since I began wrestling. I remember this bout in 2009 where he tore his ligament and still went on to win it. He’s always there to motivate and help me, whether it is wrestling or life.
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