The Indian Wrestling champion Bajrang Punia is all set to become the first Indian wrestler to fight in prestigious Madison Square Garden.
Punia, who won the 65kg men’s freestyle gold at the recent Asian championships, will be among top wrestlers selected by the American governing body for the May 6 tournament.
The 25-year-old will take on two-time US national champion Yianni Diakomahlis in the “Grapple at the Garden” Beat the Streets event, a major showcase for international wrestling since 2010.
Bajrang Punia is in a form of his life after winning Gold in last ten of the eleven international tournaments he played.
