Wrestling: Sushil Kumar brings home gold

Monday, June 29, 2009, 17:51 [IST]

New Delhi, Jun 29: Wrestler Sushil Kumar, made a brilliant come back by bringing home the gold from German Grand Prix Freestyle.

With this win in the three day tournament Sushil Kumar shut his critics' mouths, who complained about him missing a tournament in Thailand due to overweight.

The Beijing Olympic bronze medalist wore the gold medal in style after emerging the champion in the 66 kg freestyle category on Sunday, Jun 28.

India won two gold, one silver and two bronze, accounting for a total of five medals. Rahul Balasaheb Aware secured the gold medal in the 55 kg freestyle category.

In 120 Kg freestyle category, Rajiv Tomar secured the silver medal, Ravinder Singh and Ramesh Kumar won the bronze in the 60 kg Greco Roman and 74 kg freestyle categories respectively.

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Topics: wrestling, sushil kumar, india, german grand prix, new delhi

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