Dutt disappointed at missing Worlds

Aug 05, 2013 |

Age Correspondent

Ruled out of next month’s world championship with a knee injury, wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt will head to South Africa later this month for a surgery.
“The injury to my right-knee has aggravated once again. The MCL (medial collateral ligament) tear requires a surgery. I will be flying off to South Africa to get it operated later this month,” the 30-year-old was quoted as saying.
The World Championships are scheduled in Budapest, Hungary, from September 16.
The same knee was operated in 2009 too and it was about a fortnight ago when the injury flared up again.
“All was going well. I was hoping for a return to that tournament. Around 15 days back the injury flared up again and I had to consult my doctors. They suggested me to go for a surgery again.”
The injury is likely to keep the London Olympic bronze-medallist out of action for nearly six months and he is disappointed at missing the chance to participate in the World Championships.
“It is disappointing to miss out on World Championships. It’s the second biggest event after the Olympics. I have informed the federation about my injury and they were supportive.
“I am continuing with my strengthening exercises. I am avoiding any stress on the leg muscles as it could worsen the injury,” the Padma Shri awardee added.

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