Youngsters of India with passion for wrestling were given a golden chance to showcase their talent and skills to the veterans of the sport at the Grand Wrestling Championship on Sunday.
Rajeev Tomar enthralled the audience with his brilliant skills when he defeated Pala Pehalwan of Punjab in presence of Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
As many as 26 matches took place at the event. Winner of each fight received an award from Sonowal. 2014 CWG Gold medallist Sushil Kumar was at the event to encourage and motivate the youngsters. Also present at the occasion was Vijender Kumar, Silver medallist in 2014 CWG. Saina Nehwal, Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt, Vijender Singh and Mary Kom were awarded lifetime membership of National Sports Club of India (NSCI).