Analysing India’s Men’s Wrestling contingent at Rio 2016

Yogeshwar Dutt (65 kg)

Bronze medallist at London 2012, Dutt is India’s best chance of a medal in men’s wrestling at Rio 2016. He announced himself as one of India’s best wrestling talents at the 2003 Commonwealth Games, winning Gold.

A man who always gives the sport his all, his indomitable spirit was seen at the 2006 Asian Games, when he won Bronze in the 60 kg category, despite having lost his father just 9 days prior to the Games.

Using the repechage rounds, Dutt fought his way to a Bronze at the 2012 Olympics in London, establishing himself as one of the top wrestlers in the world.

At the age of 33, he is India’s most experienced wrestler in Brazil, and will look to use his wide range of moves and agility against stronger opponents.