India in Athens

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)

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