Pressure of facing experienced opponents used to get over his nerves in his early days, but promising Indian grappler Amit Kumar says with more international exposure he has now transformed into an attacking combatant.
"I used to get nervous while facing experienced wrestlers initially. But with international experience under my belt I have become more confident and offensive. I always look to win points now," said Amit, who has London Olympics experience behind his back.
With the international wrestling body (FILA) making attacking style of play more rewarding, the 19-year-old is confident of winning more laurels at the international arena.
"I think the rule change is a very positive step towards making wrestling more entertaining. It will benefit wrestlers who are more attacking. No wrestlers would be able to run away after securing a lead as he will be penalised for passivity," the 55kg freestyle wrestler told PTI.
The senior wrestlers are yet to participate in a competition since massive changes were introduced in the sport that faces axe from the Olympic movement.
Amit won a gold in the Asian Championships here in April, where the hosts decided to rest their Olympics stars Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt.
