He was the ‘wonder-boy’ of Indian wrestling (Kushti) even before the Indian wrestling’s (Kushti) current mega-star Bajrang Punia started conquering the world. Amit Kumar Dhaiya, the youngest ever Olympian wrestler at the age of 17. On an injury break since year 2015, Dhaiya is back to what he does the best, training for his wrestling (Kushti) bouts.
The wonder-boy is now 24 year old and is getting ready to make a comeback to the mat. In an exclusive chat to WrestlingTV.in Dhaiya confirmed that he will be making his comeback in the Senior National Championships scheduled for 29th Nov in Jalandhar.
“I am raring to go once again. I want to win once again and will start with the Senior National championships in Jalandhar and if everything goes will be competing in the Asian Championships in February” confirmed Dhaiya.
When asked, what will be the weight category he will compete in. He confirmed instead of 57kg, he will move up to 65kg category in future. Yes, the same category in which India’s Bajrang Punia qualified for the Tokyo 2020.
Dhaiya was the cynosure of all eyes when he reached last 8 of the London Olympics and further proved himself when he won the world championship’s silver medal at just 18 years of age. The wrestling (Kushti) world was at his feet, when the knee injury stuck.
Dhaiya rues the timing of his injury, “I was 20 at the top of my game, when in 2015, injury stuck and post that I could not compete, hopefully I can make a successful comeback”
Coming from Sonipat’s Nahri village, Dhaiya has special connection with the Indian wrestling’s (Kushti) new kids on the block Ravi Dhaiya & Deepak Punia. Both of them have booked their places for Tokyo 2020 and train are groomed from the same stable of Indian wrestling (Kushti) “Chatrsal Stadium” from where Amit came from. Dhaiya is mighty impressed with the talent of both these Indian wonder kids.
According to the 2013 Asian Champion both Ravi and Deepak are rare talents and have potential to win at Tokyo. “I have seen them wrestling (Kushti) since they were kids, they are great talent, they can win medals for India at Tokyo 2020”
Meanwhile Dhaiya is all geared up to make a successful comeback knowing fully well coming back from such a grave injury the challenge on the mat this time will not be that easy.
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