Asian Games wrestling trials on July 22 and 23
The much-awaited trials for the Asian Games wrestling competition would be held on July 22 and 23, as decided by the Indian Olympic Association (IOC)’s ad hoc committee on Wednesday.
The trials for the men’s and women’s Greco-Roman style wold be held on July 22 and those for freestyle the next day. Trials will be held in 18 Olympic weight categories—six each in freestyle and Greco Roman for men and free style for women.
The panel, though, is still undecided on the criteria and whether any of the six protesting star wrestlers should be given exemption.
Earlier, it was announced that three of the six, Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik would qualify directly for the final bout.
This led to controversy as the decision was opposed by the other wrestlers and later, the three said that they had not asked for such an exemption.
