The Indian team will be going to Las Vegas in September for the World Championships, which will also be the first qualifying tournament for the Rio Games.
Although Sushil had opted out of the all-important championship after suffering a shoulder injury last month, he revealed that the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has decided to send him also to USA for training.
The 32-year-old said his injury has almost healed and he has been training for the past two weeks.
After more than a year-long long sabbatical, Sushil would finally be seen in action at the Pro Wrestling League (PWL), slated to be held in India between November 8 and 29.
"The fact that some of the top wrestlers of the world are expected to be part of the PWL, it will provide a good exposure ahead of the Rio Games. Competing against some of the best in the world would only be beneficial," insisted Sushil.
The 66kg freestyle wrestler also said that it would be an excellent platform for the junior and upcoming grapplers to rub shoulders with the cream of the wrestling world.
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