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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Indian Wrestler has been named the Junior Freestyle Wrestler of the Year by the United World Wrestling (UWW)?
A
Bajrang Punia
B
Pawan Saroha
C
Deepak Punia
D
Susheel Kumar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Deepak Punia. United World Wrestling (UWW) is an international body in the field of amateur wrestling founded in the year 1912 headquartered in Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland and president for the organization is Nenad Lalovic.

Detailed explanation-2: -Junior Freestyle Wrestler of the Year: Deepak PUNIA (IND) | United World Wrestling.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bajrang Punia (born 26 February 1994) is an Indian freestyle wrestler, who competes in the 65-kg weight category.

Detailed explanation-4: -However, Deepak Punia soon adapted and even started winning. He won the gold medal at the 2016 junior Asian wrestling championship in Manila, the Philippines and followed it up with another gold at the world cadet championships in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Detailed explanation-5: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Option 4. Indian wrestler, Bajrang Punia became the ‘World number 1’ ranking in the 65 kg category.

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