Government of India approves participation of Wrestlers for Ranking Series Zagreb Open

Tokyo Olympians Ravi Kumar Dahiya, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Anshu Malik and Deepak Punia as well as wrestlers who have done well in the Nationals are part of the Indian team

Khel Today Bureau

New Delhi: The Government of India has approved the participation of the Indian Wrestling Men & Women Team consisting of 55 members in the 1st Ranking Series Zagreb Open Grand Prix (WW/GR/FS) Croatia from 1st to 5th February, 2023 at full Cost to Government.

A total of 12 women wrestlers, 11 Greco Roman wrestlers and 13 male freestyle wrestlers are set for competition. Some of the key wrestlers who have been sanctioned to participate in the Ranking Series include Tokyo Olympians Ravi Kumar Dahiya, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Anshu Malik and Deepak Punia as well as wrestlers who have done well in the Nationals.

The contingent has been recommended by the Oversight Committee set up by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.