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“THE AMOUNT OF POWER AND STAMINA BAJRANG POSSESSES—I DOUBT THERE IS ANY OTHER FREESTYLE WRESTLER WHO CAN MATCH UP TO HIM IN THAT REGARD. HE HAS THE ABILITY TO COMPETE WITH THE SAME INTENSITY FROM START TO END, WHICH IS VERY RARE IN A SPORT LIKE WRESTLING”
—Yogeshwar Dutt Bronze medalist, 2012 London Games

BAJRANG PUNIA, 27

DISCIPLINE: WRESTLING (65KG)

QUALIFYING RUN: Won a bronze medal at the 2019 World Wrestling Championships in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan

Ranked #2, Punia