Sonepat, July 16
Doing an encore in London is not something that Sushil Kumar wants to lose his sleep over, but the Beijing Olympics bronze medallist has assured to put in the hard yards to ensure a podium finish in the upcoming Olympics.
“I don’t want put any unnecessary pressure on me by thinking about the medal. It will hamper my performance in the Olympics. If you think about medal, you are bound to feel the pressure. My aim is to give my best on the mat,” Sushil said during an exclusive chat at the SAI Centre here.
The grappler, however, added that he has gained in experience since the last Olympics and wants to improve upon his previous showing.
“The bronze medal at Beijing, four years ago, has certainly added to my confidence and I am determined to improve my previous Olympic record,” said Sushil who denied reports of retirement after the London experience. (PTI)
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