Wrestler Yogeshwar not ready to give up

The 34-year-old had announced that the Rio Games were to be his last Olympics. But after failing in his endeavour to win a medal there, his search for a grand swansong continues for the time being. “Retirement is something that is not even on my mind. I would like to make a comeback to the international arena before bidding adieu to the sport. So, there are no plans of quitting any time soon,” Yogeshwar said. 

Despite being bogged down by numerous injuries Yogeshwar wants to bring the curtains down on his glorious career by winning one last medal for the country. “I have suffered from a number of injuries in the past one year or so. Thus, my main focus is on attaining fitness. And only after I am completely injury-free, I would be able to assess where I stand and decide when I can compete,” he said. 

“I would certainly be returning to the mat but when would that be, I am not sure. Right now my aim is to achieve full fitness and only after that I would choose which tournament to take part in,” the wrestler added.