India's Greco-Roman wrestlers disappoint at World Meet

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Press Trust of India Budapest
Last Updated : Sep 21 2013 | 10:35 PM IST
India's Greco-Roman grapplers Ravinder Singh, Harpreet Singh and Hardeep failed to make an impact at the World Wrestling Championships as they crashed out in the penultimate day of the tournament, here today.
While Ravinder lost in the pre-quarter final of the 60kg category, Harpreet (84kg) and Hardeep (96kg) lost in their opening bouts at the Papp Laszlo Sports Arena.
After a bye in the first round, Ravinder got the better off Erbol Kalabaeyu of Belarus in his first bout but lost to USA's Jesse Thielke 6-0 in the next one.
Harpreet was matted by Eerik APS of Spain 6-0 while Hardeep too could not pose any challenge Marin Cazac from Moldova as lost the match through fall.
The 66kg, 74kg and 120kg weight categories will be contested tomorrow. Meanwhile, Indian eves finished a lowly 30 in the overall team rankings with a solitary point. The event was dominated by Japan with 48 points, followed by Mongolia (47) and USA (37).
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First Published: Sep 21 2013 | 10:35 PM IST

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