#ThrowBackThursday

#TBT​: Dutt ?? Wins London Olympic Bronze

Thursday, February 18, 2021 - 02:57 By Eric Olanowski

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Yogeshwar DUTT (IND) defeated Jong Myong RI (PRK), two-periods-to-one, and claimed the 60kg bronze medal at the ’12 London Olympic Games.

 

In the bronze-medal match, Dutt surrendered an opening frame takedown and dropped the period, 1-0. The eventual four-time Olympian used his signature underhook throw-by to even the match at one period apiece, before demolishing Ri, 6-0, in the final period.

Dutt’s bronze-medal finish earned him a place in Indian wrestling history books, as he joined Sushil KUMAR (IND) and Kha-Shaba JADAV (IND) as the only Indian freestyle wrestlers who own an Olympic medal.

India’s ?? FS Olympic Medalists:
- ’12 Yogeshwar DUTT ?
- ’12 Sushil KUMAR ?
- ’08 Sushil KUMAR ?
- ’52 Kha-Shaba JADAV?

#development

India Organizes a Level 1 Coaching Course

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 11:52 By United World Wrestling Press

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New Delhi, India (August 22) – The Wrestling Federation of India organized a Level 1 Coaching Course from July 28-31. The course was led by UWW Certified Educators Mr. Ahmed Khedhri (TUN) and Mr. Hassan Madany (EGY). 

The course had 65 official participants.  During the 4 days of training, they learned foundational skills to help them develop as coaches.  Topics included identifying key factors, coaching skills, and risk management. The course was organized over two sessions per day for a total of 32 hours of work.  The participants not only learned theoretical knowledge but also participated in practical sessions.  “The environment in the course was very good because of each participant's dedication and effort along with outstanding teamwork amongst the participants,” said Mr. Khedhri.