Bajrang Punia Loses In Semi-Final

India's wait for an Olympic gold in wrestling continues after Bajrang Punia lost in the semi-finals of the men's 65kg freestyle event. Up against three-time world champion in 61kg Haji Aliyev, Bajrang didn't look comfortable and ended up losing 5-12. Azerbaijan's Aliyev will face Japan's Takuto Otoguro. Bajrang will now await the winner of the repechage rounds for the bronze medal bout.

Update: 2021-08-06 09:51 GMT

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