Rio 2016: Narsingh Yadav’s next test after bouts
Wrestler Narsingh Yadav has no further hurdle in his path for his 74kg freestyle bout on August 19 as his coach on Saturday said he would not have to appear for any reinstatement test.
Wrestler Narsingh Yadav has no further hurdle in his path for his 74kg freestyle bout on August 19 as his coach on Saturday said he would not have to appear for any reinstatement test.
“There would be no further reinstatement test ahead of his bout. If at all, then Narsingh’s samples may be taken after August 19,” national freestyle wrestling coach Jagminder Singh, who’s accompanying the team here, said.
Afer being given a clean chit by the National Anti-Doping Agency that concluded that Narsingh was a victim of conspiracy, the 74kg wrestler, whose two samples were found positive, finally boarded the flight to Rio de Janeiro, five days after the Rio Games began.
“He has arrived here August 10 night and we have had two practice sessions so far. He is all set for his bouts now,” he said.
Asked whether the controversy has affected him personally, Jagminder said: “He’s afterall a human and the phase he went through was the toughest in any athlete’s life. But at the same time, he’s more motivated now to win a medal. We are trying not to think about the past and look ahead,” he said.