Wrestler Deepak Punia becomes Junior World Champion

Wrestler Deepak Punia becomes Junior World Champion

Wrestler Deepak Punia becomes Junior World Champion

Indian wrestler Deepak Punia became India's first junior World Champion in 18 years after he claimed a gold medal at the junior worlds with a win over Russia's Alik Shebzukhov at Tallinn, Estonia.

The score was tied 2-2 at the end of the 86kg men's freestyle bout but the Indian was declared champion because he had scored the last point.