Sushil Kumar wins gold at Commonwealth Wrestling Championships

Sushil Kumar, returning to wrestling after almost three years, on Sunday clinched a gold medal at the Commonwealth Wrestling Championships in Johannesburg, South Africa. 

The two-time Olympic medallist defeated New Zealand's Akash Khullar in the final of the men's 74-kilogram freestyle category.

India’s other wrestler in the same category, Parveen Rana, also won a bronze medal.

Soon after the victory, Sushil took to his Twitter handle and dedicated the win to his coach and motherland.

It’s a very proud and emotional moment for me as I have returned to the mat on international level after a gap of 3years. I want to dedicate this Gold medal won in #Commonwealthwrestlingchampionship at #SouthAfrica to my guru and to my Nation. JaiHind

— Sushil Kumar (@WrestlerSushil) December 17, 2017

Sushil won bronze in 2008 Beijing Olympics and then followed it up with a silver in 2012 London Games.

With this win, Sushil clinched his fifth title at the Commonwealth level.