NEW DELHI: There is not anything to turn out anymore however quite a little bit left to reach, says India's maximum decorated wrestler Sushil Kumar, who considers subsequent month's Commonwealth Games step one in opposition to accomplishing his "unfulfilled" dream of a third Olympic medal.
Know your CWG athlete: Sushil Kumar
A two-time protecting champion on the Commonwealth Games, the 34-year-old, who has an Olympic bronze and silver to his credit, feels competing in Gold Coast would lengthen his profession.
The 66kg freestyle grappler expects to get an even idea of where he stands on the global degree when he is taking the mat in the CWG.
"Since I started wrestling my only aim was to represent the country and do well for it. I have always given my 100 per cent on the mat whenever I was fit. I can't change people's mindset. I have nothing to prove to anyone," Sushil stated on Tuesday.
The tinge of bitterness in that commentary is because of the choice controversies he has discovered himself.
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The maximum prominent was sooner than the 2016 Olympics, where Narsingh Yadav, in the end suspended for failing a dope test, was preferred over him without a formal trial. It denied him a shot at what can have been a third successive Olympic medal.
He was picked for Gold Coast after an unpleasant trial where his supporters and the ones of his rival Parveen Rana came to blows over which of the 2 deserved to be selected.
"I have two Olympic medals. I have nothing to prove to anyone. But I have an unfulfilled dream and I came very close to it in 2012 (London Games where he won a silver). I feel I owe it to the country to get a gold at the Olympics," he stated.
Written off quite a couple of instances, Sushil has also braved career-threatening accidents to make comebacks. However, regardless of his confirmed credentials, Sushil has been dropped from the government's Target Olympic Podium scheme (TOPS) however the veteran has no proceedings.
"I don't think about what people say about me. My job is to give my 100 per cent whenever I am fit. I have achieved everything in life and I didn't have to make a comeback through the Nationals," Sushil stated.
"My job is to give my 100 per cent on the mat and not think about medals which can put pressure on you."
Keeping in mind the CWG, Sushil is travelling to Georgia later this week for a 10-day training agenda along side his sparring spouse Harpool and trainer Vladimir Merstervishvili.
While Sushil is bearing his personal bills, Olympic Gold Quest is protecting the associated fee for his spouse Harpool.
"I don't regret not being in the TOPS. My only aim is to give my best for the country whenever I am selected. So, I am travelling to Georgia later this week along with Harpool and coach Vladimir for a 10-day training stint," he stated.
At 34, his critics could be writing him off however Sushil feels a wrestler can continue on the global degree until 40 provided he is taking good care of his frame.
"I feel a wrestler can continue till 40 if he can maintain his body. Everything depends on the individual and his lifestyle," stated Sushil.
"I have been working hard for the last four years. I have worked on my tactics and I am confident of a good show despite people's apprehensions," concluded Sushil, who ignored the new Asian Championships because of a knee injury.
Know your CWG athlete: Sushil Kumar
A two-time protecting champion on the Commonwealth Games, the 34-year-old, who has an Olympic bronze and silver to his credit, feels competing in Gold Coast would lengthen his profession.
The 66kg freestyle grappler expects to get an even idea of where he stands on the global degree when he is taking the mat in the CWG.
"Since I started wrestling my only aim was to represent the country and do well for it. I have always given my 100 per cent on the mat whenever I was fit. I can't change people's mindset. I have nothing to prove to anyone," Sushil stated on Tuesday.
The tinge of bitterness in that commentary is because of the choice controversies he has discovered himself.
ALSO READ: Wrestlers in dilemma ahead of CWG, to succeed in Australia on April 10
The maximum prominent was sooner than the 2016 Olympics, where Narsingh Yadav, in the end suspended for failing a dope test, was preferred over him without a formal trial. It denied him a shot at what can have been a third successive Olympic medal.
He was picked for Gold Coast after an unpleasant trial where his supporters and the ones of his rival Parveen Rana came to blows over which of the 2 deserved to be selected.
"I have two Olympic medals. I have nothing to prove to anyone. But I have an unfulfilled dream and I came very close to it in 2012 (London Games where he won a silver). I feel I owe it to the country to get a gold at the Olympics," he stated.
Written off quite a couple of instances, Sushil has also braved career-threatening accidents to make comebacks. However, regardless of his confirmed credentials, Sushil has been dropped from the government's Target Olympic Podium scheme (TOPS) however the veteran has no proceedings.
"I don't think about what people say about me. My job is to give my 100 per cent whenever I am fit. I have achieved everything in life and I didn't have to make a comeback through the Nationals," Sushil stated.
"My job is to give my 100 per cent on the mat and not think about medals which can put pressure on you."
Keeping in mind the CWG, Sushil is travelling to Georgia later this week for a 10-day training agenda along side his sparring spouse Harpool and trainer Vladimir Merstervishvili.
While Sushil is bearing his personal bills, Olympic Gold Quest is protecting the associated fee for his spouse Harpool.
"I don't regret not being in the TOPS. My only aim is to give my best for the country whenever I am selected. So, I am travelling to Georgia later this week along with Harpool and coach Vladimir for a 10-day training stint," he stated.
At 34, his critics could be writing him off however Sushil feels a wrestler can continue on the global degree until 40 provided he is taking good care of his frame.
"I feel a wrestler can continue till 40 if he can maintain his body. Everything depends on the individual and his lifestyle," stated Sushil.
"I have been working hard for the last four years. I have worked on my tactics and I am confident of a good show despite people's apprehensions," concluded Sushil, who ignored the new Asian Championships because of a knee injury.
For Sushil, CWG first step towards unfulfilled Olympic dream
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