Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Yogeshwar Dutt: Wrestling to Lead India's Medal Haul in 2036 Olympics
Yogeshwar Dutt, an Olympic medalist in wrestling, is optimistic about India's wrestling future.
He believes wrestling will be key to India's medal count if the 2036 Olympics are held there.
Dutt acknowledges the challenges, including the impact of the controversy surrounding the former Wrestling Federation of India chief, which affected the sport negatively.
Despite setbacks, he welcomes the lifting of the ban on the WFI.
He emphasizes the importance of infrastructure and support for Indian wrestling to thrive.
Yogeshwar Dutt believes wrestling will significantly contribute to India's medal tally in the 2036 Olympics.
He made the statement at the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' Tiranga Rally in New Delhi.
Dutt acknowledged the negative impact of controversies surrounding the Wrestling Federation of India.
He welcomed the lifting of the Sports Ministry's ban on the WFI.
Dutt believes with support, wrestling can achieve greater success.
- Who
- Yogeshwar Dutt, former Olympic medalist and wrestler.
- What
- Expressed optimism about India's wrestling future and its potential at the 2036 Olympics.
- When
- At the 25th 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' Tiranga Rally.
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To highlight the role of wrestling in India's potential success in the 2036 Olympics.
- Athlete
- Yogeshwar Dutt
- Sport
- Wrestling
- Event
- Fit India Sundays on Cycle Tiranga Rally
- Location
- New Delhi
- Year of Olympics
- 2036