Rio Olympics 2016 Wrestling, Highlights: Sandeep Tomar Bows Out in Men's 57kg Freestyle Elimination
Sandeep Tomar got eliminated from the men's 57kg freestyle wrestling event as Victor Lebedev was beaten by Rahimi (Iran) 6-1 in quarters. Catch wrestling highlights here
India's Sandeep Tomar lost to Russia's Victor Lebedev 7-3 in the Round of 16 in the 57kg freestyle category. Catch wrestling highlights of Rio Olympics 2016 here. (MEDAL TALLY | SCHEDULE)
20:16 hrs IST: That's it from us from wrestling. But do track the live updates of the thrilling final between PV Sindhu vs Carolina Marin.ÂÂ
20:07 hrs IST: And that's all over. Rahimi beats Lebedev 4-1. Sandeep Tomar is eliminated.ÂÂ
20:05 hrs IST: Just sixty second to go and Rahimi leads 4-1.ÂÂ
19:59 hrs IST: Rahimi (Iran) takes 4-0 lead vs Lebedev.ÂÂ
19:47 hrs IST: Lebedev's match is about to start. Meanwhile, Carolina Marin has taken an early lead against PV Sindhu's in the women's badminton final.ÂÂ
19:24 hrs IST: We'll keep you updated with Lebedev's scores in the next round.ÂÂ
19:14 hrs IST: Meanwhile, PV Sindhu's match is all set to begin in another 20 minutes. Get all the live updates hereÂÂ
19:03 hrs IST: It's all over. Lebedev defeats Sandeep 7-3. If the Russian manages to qualify for the finals then Sandeep will come in contention for a bronze medal because of repechage system.ÂÂ
19:01 hrs IST: Just 30 seconds to go. Lebedev leads 7-3.ÂÂ
18:59 hrs IST: Lebedev defending extremely well. He leads 5-1. Can Sandeep do a Sakshi Malik?
18:57 hrs IST: Lebedev leads Tomar 3-0. Sandeep has his task cut out.ÂÂ
18:55 hrs IST: Sandeep gets a warning. 30 second clock on him now.ÂÂ
18:53 hrs IST: And here we go. Sandeep is up against Victor Lebedev (Russia)
18:50 hrs IST: Welcome all!ÂÂ
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All eyes will be on Sandeep Tomar when he leads India's challenge in the men's 57kg freestyle event.
Sandeep secured an Olympic quota berth with a bronze-medal finish in the World Olympic Qualifying tournament in Mongolia. Today is his chance to not
only change his fortunes but prove that Indian wrestling is clean.
In an interview, Sandeep has said: "I have only one goal. To return with a medal from Rio. Though I won the bronze in that event to qualify for Olympics, I made some mistakes in the semi-final."
India's first medal at Rio 2016 came from the wrestling ring. Sakshi Malik won the bronze medal in thrilling fashion. It's the turn of the men today.
Narsingh Yadav was medal hopeful in the 74 kg category, but he was banned by WADA. It was a damper for the Indian camp for sure. But it may just fire Sandeep Tomar to prove a point or two today.