5 of India’s strongest medal contenders at Rio 2016

Narsingh Yadav

The wrestler has had a tumultuous time in the months leading up to the Olympics but with his place officially confirmed, Yadav will be looking to go all out on the mat and disprove his critics.

Narsingh, who competes in the 74 kg category, the same as 2-time Olympic champion Sushil Kumar, was the grappler chosen by the Wrestling Federation of India to represent the country at Rio 2016, following his stirring effort to secure a quota place at the World Wrestling Championships in 2015.

He clinched the Bronze medal at the World Wrestling Championships, coming through the repechage rounds in style. That comeback of his put him on the radar as a name to take note of.

The JSW Supported Sports Excellence Program wrestler had earlier won Bronze at the Asian Wrestling Championships in 2015, establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with.

Despite attempts to sabotage his qualification, which resulted in a positive dope test for a banned substance, he was proven innocent and given a clean chit by NADA. He will be chomping at the bit to showcase his talent and win a medal for the nation, thus clearing his name in the best manner possible.