Ravi Dahiya Commends Deaf Cricketers and Highlights Indian Wrestling's Bright Future

Inspiration from Deaf Cricketers

Olympics silver medalist Ravi Dahiya has expressed admiration for deaf cricketers, praising their unwavering dedication and hard work. He shared that their passion and commitment, despite facing numerous challenges, serve as a source of inspiration for him.

Earlier this month, the Indian Deaf Cricket Team showcased an impressive performance, achieving a clean sweep in both formats by winning all three T20I matches and both ODIs.

"I feel very positive here, and the enthusiasm they display is truly admirable. Their hard work is evident, and despite the obstacles, they continue to strive. It makes me feel very good," Dahiya remarked.

Bright Prospects for Indian Wrestling

Dahiya also conveyed optimism regarding the future of Indian wrestling, predicting that the nation could secure 5-6 medals at the 2028 Olympics. He commended the performances of young wrestlers, noting the achievements of both boys and girls at the U-23 Asian Championships, indicating a promising future for wrestling in India.

"The outlook is very bright, and I genuinely believe that we will bring home at least 5-6 medals in wrestling at the 2028 Olympics. The way our young athletes are performing is remarkable. The girls excelled at the U-23 Asian Championships, winning medals, and the boys also contributed to our success. Our future looks very promising," he added.

Success at U23 Asian Championships

Indian freestyle wrestlers continued their strong performance at the U23 Asian Championships held in Da Nang, Vietnam, securing four additional medals on the fourth day of competition. Kumar Mohit and Chandermohan each won gold medals in their respective weight categories, while Deepak earned a silver in the 61kg division, and another wrestler named Deepak claimed bronze in the 74kg category.

These achievements bring India's total freestyle medal count to six, following a successful previous day where Akshay T Dhere (57kg) and Vicky (97kg) both won gold medals.