Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia won the 150lb (68kg) FloWrestling invitational meet in Austin, Texas, on Friday. The 26-year-old, who skipped the ongoing Individual World Cup to train in the USA, defeated two-time world championships medallist James Green in the final round.
The event featured an eight-man field with Punia facing Pat Lugo in the first round. The Indian’s victory of the event saw his take home $25,000 as prize money.
Punia, who competed after almost a year, said he was happy to start on a winning note after a lengthy break due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Glad with my performance & happy to start on a winning note after such a long break due to pandemic. Thank you all for the love, support & blessings !!! 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/N1soHaMwtS
— Bajrang Punia 🇮🇳 (@BajrangPunia) December 19, 2020
Here are glimpses of Punia’s performance at the event:
Bajrang and Pantaleo get a light spar in going into tonight's 8-Man Challenge for $25K.
— FloWrestling (@FloWrestling) December 18, 2020
Bajrang proves to be too crafty for Lugo and wins 6-1 in the 8-Man Qtrs. Ashnault vs. Henderson up now.
— FloWrestling (@FloWrestling) December 19, 2020
Straps up and ready to go! 8-Man Finals for $25k are LIVE! pic.twitter.com/DZIlUeJHfd
— FloWrestling (@FloWrestling) December 19, 2020
Bajrang hits the nasty head pinch on his way to $25k.
— FloWrestling (@FloWrestling) December 19, 2020
