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Indian Wrestler Vijender settles with Bronze |
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The handsome Indian wrestler Vijender Kumar fought energetically but failed to win his semifinal bout and settled with Bronze.
Vijender went down 5-8 to Emillio Correa Bayeaux of Cuba in the middleweight (75 kg) category at the Olympic boxing competition in Beijing.
Vijender ensured his Bronze medal after winning his quarterfinal bout over Carlos Gongora of Ecuador and has to satisfy with that now. His opponent, the Cuban boxer, displayed superb technique and reflexes, took an early lead, opening up a two point lead in the first round.
Vijender scored three points in the next round to close the gap. But he got severe blow in the crucial third round in which the Cuban took three points without reply to take the score to 7-4 in his favour.
However, Vijender refused to give up the fight and came out in the fourth and final round. This brave Jat from Haryana went all out as his opponent went on the defensive, looking to protect his lead.
 The Cuban was fined two points for time wasting during the end moments but by then it became too late for Vijender. India now has its own `Rocky`.
Now, it`s to see whether someone in India would sponsor an `akhara` that trains these kids or the flame stops just after Olympics.
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| Indian Wrestler Vijender settles with Bronze |
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