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This is an archive article published on July 24, 2004

India in Athens

Name: Mukesh KhatriSport: Greco-Roman wrestling (55 kg)Currently in: United States, training with ‘personal’ coach Ramphal Thakran...

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Name: Mukesh Khatri

Sport: Greco-Roman wrestling (55 kg)

Currently in: United States, training with ‘personal’ coach Ramphal Thakran

Past year’s record: Gold in Dev Schultz Memorial International tournament at Colorado Spring (USA)

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Key competitors: The reigning world champion is veteran Dariusz Jablonski of Poland but will have to get past wrestlers from Iran, Poland and Russia first

Strength: Is praised in the wrestling circles for his offensive techniques

Weakness: Could be distracted by controversy over coach for Athens

Medal prospect: Outside chance

Olympic status: Qualified for the first time after some good performance in an international tournament at Tashkant

Event date: August 24-26

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