Tokyo Olympics 2020: All contenders in my weight category are almost at an equal level, says Sakshi Malik

Bengaluru: Indian wrestling star and Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik on Monday said there was no specific challenge as such in her weight category and all contenders were strong. [caption id=“attachment_3170838” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] File image of Sakshi Malik. Getty Images[/caption] Sakshi said her focus now was on the Olympic qualifiers. “In my weight category, all contenders are strong. It is not like someone is a champion continuously. All are almost (at an) equal (level). There is no challenge as such that a particular wrestler or a country is strong,” Sakshi said on the sidelines of a function organised by Herbalife and Inspire Institute of Sports, an initiative of JSW Group. Speaking about the recent Asian Wrestling Championship 2020, Sakshi said: “Our girls performed very well and won three gold medals defeating Japanese wrestlers. Indian wrestlers are growing strong.” Sakshi will not be a part of the Indian contingent travelling for the Asian Olympic Qualifiers after losing to 18-year-old Sonam Malik in the trials last month. Sonam had also downed Sakshi in the trials to select the team for the Rome Ranking series event and the recently-concluded Asian Championships.