But since we are talking about the 2012 Games, a few more months of wait won’t make much of a difference. He was the original silver medallist in the 76kg category at the Sydney Olympics and was elevated to gold after the winner, Alexander Leipold of Germany, tested positive. That’s possibly the reason why USA Wrestling used diplomacy while answering HT’s query on the situation. “I really can’t tell you how that will sort out,” said Gary Abbott, director of communications & special projects of USA Wrestling. Read more:Let deceased Russian wrestler’s family keep silver medal: Yogeshwar Dutt

Source: Hindustan Times September 06, 2016 08:40 UTC