Deepak Punia to join Bajrang Punia in US training camp
Deepak Punia and Bajrang Punia to prepare for the Commonwealth Games and World Championship in USA
Tokyo Olympian wrestler Deepak Punia will join Indian star wrestler and Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Bajrang Punia for training at the Michigan University in the United States ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
The Union Sports Ministry’s Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) will be providing the financial assistance for the two to carry out their training, travel, daily costs and boarding for the camp at Michigan University, scheduled till July 30. Dr Anand, Bajrang’s physiotherapist will also be attending to Deepak during the foreign camp.
The training stint in USA will be helpful for preparation for the Commonwealth Games and upcoming major competitions like the
World Championship. Both Bajrang and Deepak are now waiting for UK Visa and shortly they will depart for USA.