In Pics: Top five achievements of Olympic medalist and murder accused Sushil Kumar
With 17 medals across the Olympics, CWG, Asian Games, World Championships, and various other accolades, Sushil Kumar is by far India’s most decorated wrestler ever. However, the goodwill, respect, honour that Sushil earned so far in his career is at stake as for the nation he is not just an Olympic medalist but also an absconder in a murder case.
With 17 medals across the Olympics, CWG, Asian Games, World Championships, and various other accolades, Sushil Kumar is by far India’s most decorated wrestler ever. However, the goodwill, respect, honour that Sushil earned so far in his career is at stake as for the nation he is not just an Olympic medalist but also an absconder in a murder case.
Sushil Kumar is one of the accused in the Chhatrasal Stadium scuffle incident where Sagar Rana, a former junior national champion, lost his life on May 4.
Sushil, who has been absconding since the night of the scuffle, is said to be involved in the incident where two factions of wrestlers allegedly opened fire on each other, leaving several injured and 23-year-old Sagar Rana dead.
Following the incident, an FIR of murder, abduction, and criminal conspiracy was registered against Kumar.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Police on Monday (May 17) said they will reward an amount of Rs one lakh to anyone, who can provide intel about two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar. The police have also stated that a sum of Rs 50,000 will be given to individuals, who will pass information regarding Ajay, also an accused in the same matter.
Both of them are currently absconding and on Saturday a Delhi Court had also issued a non-bailable warrant against the star wrestler.
Of course, the case is under investigation and Sushil’s involvement needs to be proved in a court of law. He remains innocent until proven otherwise, but the events leading to Sagar’s death and Sushil’s subsequent disappearance have already tarnished the decorated wrestler’s image and reputation.
Meanwhile, take a look at his top five achievements.
Sushil Kumar's 2012 London Olympics Silver medal win
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Sushil Kumar's 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games Gold medal win
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Sushil Kumar won a gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games held in Delhi by beating Heinrich Barnes 7–0 in the finals in the 66 kg freestyle wrestling category. Kumar beat Famara Jarjou 3-0 within 9 seconds to advance to the final after coming off a win in 46 seconds by 10-0 against Muhammad Salman.
Sushil Kumar's 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games Gold medal win
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Sushil Kumar's 2008 Beijing Olympics Bronze medal win
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Sushil Kumar didn't have a great start to his Beijing Olympics Games in 2008 as he lost to Andriy Stadnik in the first round of the 66 kg freestyle wrestling event, and his hopes hinged on the repechage to have any chance of winning a medal. So, to win at least a bronze medal, he had to win at least three games and Kumar just turned his campaign around like the first game didn't even take place.
He defeated Doug Schwab in the first repechage round and Albert Batyrov in the second round. In the bronze medal match, Kumar beat Leonid Spiridonov 3:1. Kumar played three bouts in a span of 70 minutes to take the bronze.