Wrestler Sandeep Tomar qualifies for the Olympics

Q.  Which wrestler is the fourth to have qualified for the Olympics this year?
- Published on 26 Apr 16

a. Yogeshwar Dutt
b. Narsingh Yadav
c. Hardeep Singh
d. Sandeep Tomar

ANSWER: Sandeep Tomar
 
Wrestler Sandeep Tomar has secured an Olympic quota for India in the men’s 57 kg freestyle category with a bronze medal finish on the final day of the 1st World Olympic Qualifying tournament.
  • 25 year old Sandeep became the fourth Indian wrestler after Yogeshwar Dutt, Narsingh Yadav and Hardeep Singh to book a berth for the Rio Games held later.
  • Only top three finalists in each weight category are eligible for the Olympic berth- Sandeep had to win over the other bronze medallist in his category for a lone third place finish.

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