Ravi reigns in Mongolia

India wrestler Dahiya defeats Rakhat Kalzhan in 57kg final for hat-trick of Asian C’ship golds; Punia, Balian settle for silver

Ravi Dahiya’s physical prowess and superior tactical acumen was on show yet again as he became the first Indian wrestler to win three gold medals at the Asian Championship, but Bajrang Punia struggled badly on his return to action even as he grabbed a silver, here on Saturday.

Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Ravi was his usual dominant self in his three bouts as he outclassed the 57kg field to emerge champion.

Bronze for  Naveen, Kadiyan

Gourav Balian (79kg) was impressive in his silver-winning effort while Naveen (70kg), making his senior debut and the seasoned Satywart Kadiyan (97kg), bagged bronze medals as all five Indians in action earned podium finishes.

Second final of the season

Dahiya, 24, conceded early lead in all his bouts, but  bounced back in tremendous fashion to give India its first gold medal of this edition. He won the final against Kazakhstan’s Rakhat Kalzhan by technical superiority. It was his second final of the season, having won a silver at the Dan Kolov event in February.

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