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Name: Sushil KumarSport: Freestyle wrestling 60kgCurrently in: NIS Patiala, attending a training camp along with five other freestyle wres...

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Name: Sushil Kumar

Sport: Freestyle wrestling 60kg

Currently in: NIS Patiala, attending a training camp along with five other freestyle wrestlers who have qualified for the Olympics

Past year8217;s record: Gold in Commonwealth Championship in Canada, fourth position in World Championship in New York

Key competitors: Wrestlers from Russia

Strength: His ability to attack from ground position

Weakness: Once floored, finds it difficult to recover

Helping hand: Needs to put up a good show in the first three minutes of the bout

Medal prospect: Outside chance

Olympic status: Qualified for the first time through World Championship

Event date: August 27-28

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