Indian Star Wrestler Sushil Kumar Strikes Gold At Commonwealth Championship
Johannesburg: Indian star Sushil Kumar made his return to competitive wrestling a memorable one, outclassing local favourite Johannes Petrus in the final of the men's 74 kilogram freestyle category to clinch gold at the Commonwealth Wrestling Championship here on Sunday.
It’s a very proud and emotional moment for me as I have returned to the mat on international level after a gap of 3years. I want to dedicate this Gold medal won in #Commonwealthwrestlingchampionship at #SouthAfrica to my guru and to my Nation. JaiHind?? — Sushil Kumar (@WrestlerSushil) December 17, 2017
Sushil gave his South African opponent virtually no chance in the title clash, carving out an easy 8-0 victory. The double Olympic medallist thus clinched his fifth title at the Commonwealth level. "It's a very proud and emotional moment for me as I have returned to the mat on international level after a gap of 3 years. I want to dedicate this Gold medal won in #Commonwealthwrestlingchampionship at #SouthAfrica to my guru and to my Nation. JaiHind," Sushil later wrote on his official Twitter handle along with a photo of the national flag.
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