5 Indian athletes whose strength will be crucial to their medal hopes

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Narsingh Yadav

The man who has been in the news the most in the recent past and not because of something he himself did, Narsingh Pancham Yadav has to overcome the mental trauma he was put through in order to be in perfect shape for Rio.

The wrestler who was given a clean chit by NADA, after he was found to be a victim of sabotage that saw him being accused of doping, will need to show the focus necessary to keep himself ready for the bouts ahead.

Part of the JSW Sports Excellence Program, he will also have to deal with the added expectations of the nation, after the Wrestling Federation of India handed him the Olympic quota, something he rightfully earned, ahead of two-time Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar.

Yadav’s journey to Rio 2016 has been eventful, but the Indian grappler knows he has what it takes to clinch glory. He will, however, need to dip into his reserves of concentration, focus and strength to ensure his goal is accomplished.

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