(Wrestling news) Olympic 2021 Live Update: Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia progressed to the semifinals of the Men’s Freestyle 65kg quarterfinals after defeating Morteza Ghiasi Cheka from Iran. The Indian started off strongly, but was given a warning by the referee to not attack before being given his second passivity charge and the Indian trailed 1-0. However, the former World Number 1 made a stunning comeback by pinning down Morteza Ghiasi Cheka to win by fall.

Bajrang Punia will now face Haji Aliyev from Azerbaijan in the semifinals of the Men’s 65kg category with hopes of securing a medal for India.

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