Wrestler Narsingh Yadav Says Serving 4-Yr Doping Ban Was “Painful” | Wrestling Information

Indian wrestler Narsingh Yadav, who has served his four-year doping ban, stated that it was a very powerful time however he’s now solely targeted on the long run. “For a participant who was on his peak and all of a sudden banned and didn’t get an opportunity to play is definitely a tricky time, and that point was painful for me as a result of regardless of having good efficiency you aren’t allowed to play however that point is my previous. I solely wished to return out of this and with the grace of God now I’m clear. No matter occurred is previous, at present my solely focus is to coach effectively and get a medal for my nation,” Yadav informed ANI.

Yadav additional said: “I used to be positive that every one this can be sorted quickly and I’ll get probability as a result of I used to be harmless. I assumed that CBI will get the investigation done quickly in order that I’ll get the possibility early. So that’s the reason I used to be doing my coaching constantly. Someplace in my thoughts, I had that at any time when I’ll come out of this, I’ll absolutely do higher and now God has given me probability and because of coronavirus, the Olympics has been postponed till subsequent 12 months, so, I’ve time to coach effectively. And if I’ll get an opportunity to play some competitors earlier than the Olympics, will probably be higher for me to get extra confidence and hopefully, all the things can be higher sooner or later.”

Earlier this month, a few wrestlers including Deepak Punia had tested positive for coronavirus. The wrestlers had reported to the Nationwide Wrestling Camp at SAI Centre in Sonepat and when examined upon arrival, they returned optimistic.

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Speaking concerning the coaching camp and coronavirus instances within the camp, Yadav stated: “All are following the set SOP and pointers given to us. The camp goes effectively and we practice as per the directions. I do not really feel frightened of getting contaminated as a result of following the rules is the important thing to beat it. Personally for me, if coronavirus wouldn’t have come, issues would have been totally different however now it’s right here so we now have to combat it. WFI (Wrestling Federation of India) at all times helps athletes. After I contacted the federation”s president to permit me in camp, he agreed. Who so ever is succesful and have expertise can be given probability.”

Commenting on the path for Olympics within the 74kg class with Sushil Kumar, Yadav stated: “There may be time for it however sure, we now have to be ready, preserving in thoughts the world degree efficiency and if we’re aiming to win a medal in Olympics then we now have to beat Russia, the USA, and world’s different prime wrestlers. As of now, my solely purpose is to coach effectively in order that I can ship my finest. There are such a lot of good wrestlers, not solely in 74kg however in different weight classes as effectively. I’m not desirous about trails, as of now, my solely purpose is to coach effectively.”