India's wrestling medal hope Narsingh Yadav leaves for Rio

August 10, 2016 15:20

Wrestler Narsingh Yadav has finally left for Rio. Yadav boarded a 4:40 am Rio-bound flight after he was given the go-ahead to represent India at the Olympics by the Wrestling Federation of India. Narsingh will participate in the 75kg freestyle category at the Olympics.

Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh confirmed that Narsingh will be definitely participating in his 75-kg weight category event and will not require any clearance from World Anti doping Agency (WADA).

-- Aruneel Sadadekar/Rediff.com

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