Three fresh faces in squash squad for Asian Games

IMAGE: Ramit Tandon is one the new players included in the men’s squash squad Photograph: Kind courtesy, Ramit Tandon/Twitter

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Grapplers Khatri, Pawan qualify for Asian Games

Grappler Mausam Khatri, bronze medallist at the 2010 Asian Games, and Pawan Kumar booked their places in India’s men’s squad for the upcoming Asian Games in Indonesia even as the Wrestling Federation of India withheld the result of the 57kg category after trials were held in Sonepat on Saturday.

Celebrated wrestler Sushil Kumar, a two time Olympic medallist, and CWG gold medallist Bajrang Punia were exempted from the trials by the WFI because of their past performance. They will carry India’s hopes in the 74kg and 61kg respectively.

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Sumit booked his place in the 125kg category.

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