Bajrang Punia Begins Training In Moscow

Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist wrestler Bajrang Punia reached Moscow for a 26-day pre-season training base planned till January 21. This is Bajrang’s first training term after the performance in Tokyo. 

 “This is my first training camp after the Olympics and I’m hoping this turns out to be a very good one,” said Bajrang from Russia in a statement. “I’ve chosen Russia as its wrestlers win the most medals in the Olympic Games and World Championships. I will draw benefit from training with the experienced wrestlers here.”

Bajrang is selected to contest in international meets including UWW Ranking events, the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham as well as the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

“I have to compete in Ranking Series in Italy and Turkey this February and then the Asian Championships in Mongolia in April. I’m going to give my best as I aim is to change the colour of my medal in Paris 2024,” Bajrang further added.