Injury scare for Bajrang Punia ahead of Tokyo Olympics

One of India's medal favourites at the Tokyo Games, Bajrang Punia has been in Russia for a few weeks now as he skipped the Poland Open, preferring to continue his training in Russia.

New Delhi: India's star wrestler Bajrang Punia on Friday suffered a right knee injury while competing in a local Russian tournament, less than a month before the start of Tokyo Olympics. However his coach Shako Bentinidis assured that there is not nothing to worry about. Competing in Ali Alyev tournament, Bajrang was up against A Kudyev in the semifinal when he sustained the injury. It all started with a right leg attack that Bajrag launched on the Russian but Kudyev got hold of the Indian wrestler's right leg and pulled him. With Bajrang lying on his back on the mat, Kudyev went for a pin but the Indian, writhing in pain, had given up by then.  Bajrang Punia appears to injure his right knee against Abdulmazhid Kudiev of Russia in the semifinals of Ali Aliyev tournament. Forfeits match while down 4-0. h/t @Anonymo50383417 https://t.co/FJQCQadopj