The field in the women’s competition includes country's hope for a medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Vinesh Phogat (55 kg), Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik (62 kg), promising Divya Kakran (68 kg), Seema Bisla (50 kg), Sarita More (57 kg) and Navjot Kaur (65 kg) are the stars looking to make an impact.
The tournament will also witness some sizzling rivalries as Kakran will get some tough fight from the highly promising Pinki in 68kg as will Navjot Kaur in 65kg from the upcoming Gargi Yadav.
Greco Roman ace Sajan (77kg) along with ace freestyle wrestlers Gaurav Baliyan (74kg), Sumit Malik (125kg), Satywart Kadian (97kg) and Rahul Mann (70 kg) will be among the stars to watch out for.
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VINESH PHOGAT TO HEADLINE SENIOR NATIONAL WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Special Correspondent - 2019-11-26 17:10
Jalandhar: World Championships bronze medallist Vinesh Phogat will headline the Senior National Wrestling Championships to be held here from November 29 with over 500 grapplers vying for top honours in the men’s freestyle, Greco Roman and women’s events.