Naveen Malik
Naveen Malik (नवीन मलिक) (born:21 November 2002) is an Indian freestyle wrestler. [1] Naveen Malik secured gold after beating Pakistan's Muhammad Sharif Tahir via technical superiority in men's 74kg final. [2] He is from Pugthala village in Ganaur tahsil of Sonipat district in Haryana
Career
He participated in the 2022 Commonwealth Games, winning the gold medal in the men's freestyle 74 kg. He defeated Muhammad Sharif Tahir of Pakistan in the finals with score 9-0. [3]
Commonwealth Games 2022
Vinesh Phogat, Ravi Dahiya and Naveen Malik won gold medals in wrestling at the Commonwealth Games 2022.
Vinesh Phogat defeated Sri Lanka wrestler for a gold in women's 53kg freestyle event.
Ravi Dahiya produced a commanding display against Nigeria's Ebikewenimo Welson and secured a 10-0 win in the men's 57kg final.
Naveen Malik secured gold after beating Pakistan's Muhammad Sharif Tahir via technical superiority in men's 74kg final.
Pooja Gehlot, Pooja Sihag and Deepak Nehra won bronze medals in their respective events.
Pooja Gehlot defeated Scotland's Christelle Lemofack Letchidjio in women's 50kg freestyle.
Pooja Sihag won her 76kg bout against Australia's Naomi de Bruine.
Deepak Nehra defeated Pakistan's Tayab Raza 10-2 to win the 97kg freestyle wrestling.
Rohit Tokas settled for bronze in boxing after losing semifinal match. Rohit lost 2-3 in the 67kg category.
Source - Hindustan Times, 8.8.2022
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