"If my opponents are not ready to fight, what could I have possibly done in such circumstances," Sushil told media persons here after winning the yellow metal in the most bizarre manner at the National championship.
Some of Sushil's opponents touched his feet to pay respect while conceding their bouts and referee termed it as "our tradition".
When asked about it, Sushil replied: "Every sportspersons respect their seniors but when two wrestlers are fighting it out on a mat, they are equals. But this is a completely different matter that that a grappler does not want to fight it out against the opposition."
With people questioning the merit of his victory, a nonchalant Sushil said: "Controversy has always followed me wherever I have gone.
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