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Like IPL, India needs a league for wrestling too, says Bajrang Punia

In this special interview, Punia talks about his Olympic dream, the experience of meeting PM Narendra Modi, his next goal and more

Bajrang Punia, Tokyo Olympics 2020
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Bajrang Punia

Erick Massey New Delhi
In the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics 2020, India bagged 7 medals, including gold in Javelin, posting its best-ever tally in the marquee event.

From felicitations to praise, the celebrations are still on as the athletes set their eyes on their next goals.

We spoke to Bajrang Punia, one of the star athletes who converted his dream of winning an Olympic medal into reality by clinching a bronze in wrestling in the 65 kg category in his maiden Olympic appearance.

From training for the Olympics to planning for the Paris Olympics 2024, Punia talked about it all. Here are the excerpts:

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