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Sujeet Kalkal's Winning Streak Ends at Wrestling Worlds
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What Happened?
Sujeet Kalkal's 24-match winning streak ended at the Wrestling World Championships, losing to Abdulmazhid Kudiev in the quarter-finals. His recent celebrations after winning gold at the Asian Games affected his training.
Key points
- Sujeet lost 3-3 on criteria to Abdulmazhid Kudiev in the men's 65kg quarter-finals.
- His last defeat before this was in the repechage round of the World Championships in Zagreb last year.
- Sujeet won seven titles in the past year, including the U23 World Championships and the Asian Championships.
- He admitted that post-Asian Games celebrations disrupted his training schedule.
- Sujeet had previously beaten Kudiev in the Asian Games final.
Key insights
- Sujeet's victory at the Asian Games brought him significant recognition but also increased public expectations.
- The disruption in his training may affect his future performances in international competitions.
- This defeat highlights the challenges athletes face in balancing celebrations and training commitments.
Why it matters
This loss marks a setback for Sujeet, who was a strong contender for a medal at the World Championships.
Entities
Sujeet Kalkal· PersonAbdulmazhid Kudiev· PersonAsian Games· EventWrestling World Championships· EventIndia· Country
Source
India Today
