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‘Focused on winning gold at World Championships’: Grappler Raghav Jamwal

Raghav Jamwal, a stalwart in the realm of martial arts, boasts an illustrious track record as the three-time reigning national grappling champion and a distinguished qualifier for the modern pentathlon at the 2015 Beijing Olympic Games. As he braces himself for his next challenge, his sights are firmly set on claiming gold at world championships later this year from October 7-12 in Astana, Kazakhstan, spurred by his stellar showing at the Asian Championships in Tagaytay, Philippines. The combat athlete, who previously competed in Olympic qualifiers before earning two gold medals in three national grappling competitions in 2021, also helped his country win bronze at the Asian Championships in May in the Philippines. Reflecting on his multifaceted role in the world of martial arts, Raghav said, “I had the privilege of managing the team for the Asian Championships besides my own performance,” he recounted. “Another one of my athletes, Jitender Chauhan, secured two bronze medals in the 100+ kg category.” In addition to his individual accolades, Jamwal’s leadership as the captain of Himachal Pradesh has propelled …