“It would be something very special to win here _ also given the anniversary _ but it would be a bad sign if we were only to try hard here and not anywhere else. It summed up India’s woeful preparation, resulting in none of the 24 wrestlers crossing the quarterfinal stage of the world championships, which concluded in Paris last week. In the 40 Kg category, Jatin claimed the title with a win over Sahil while Rudrapratap became the champion in the 42 Kg category with a win over Santosh. Our counter-attacks were less and the opponents were getting points only on counters. How he develops a working relationship with Gautam Gambhir — the team’s senior-most player— would be crucial to the team’s fortunes. “I think many players are doing well this week and are taking the opportunities becauseareinjured. All I can say is that players’ performances will be evaluated and will be followed closely. With the squad now complete, FC Goa are expected to fill the last few slots in the team with a few developmental players. Indian wrestlers trained with teenaged wrestlers from Stiring-Wendel club, located in a border town 350km away from Paris. However, for the shorter formats, young Rishabh Pant took over the reins.