Deepak leads Asian Games qualifiers at wrestling trials
LUCKNOW, June 1 -- Changing weight category is always a calculated risk in wrestling as it demands adjustments to body, technique and psychology that can make or break a career. For Deepak Punia, the gamble of moving up from 86kg to 97kg has paid rich dividends.
On Sunday, his bold move paid off as he booked his place in the Indian squad for the Asian Games in Japan to be held in September-October. In the final, Punia outplayed Jointy Kumar 7-0. This not only validated the physical transformation but also the strategic career reset of the former world championships medallist.
Punia's transition was never about casual experimentation. Moving to 97kg meant not just having to take on heavier, stronger opponents. It also required reworking timi...
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