Sushil Kumar returned to mat after 3 years and won a Wrestling Nationals gold medal on Friday in the 74kg category. However, his victory has come with controversy.

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The Olympic medallist had an 'easy' outing in category with the quarterfinals, semifinals and final being all walkovers. He had to compete in just two of five scheduled bouts. Praveen, Sachin Rathi and Parveen Rana all entered the wrestling area, touched Sushil’s feet and left without competing.

However, the manner of the victory has left many questioning the worth of such a win and some people, including actor Farhan Akhtar, have requested Sushil not to accept the gold medal.

Farhan tweeted, “I hold @WrestlerSushil in high regard for all he has achieved through hard work, discipline, blood and sweat. Sincerely hope he does not accept the gold in this manner. It’s not sportsmanlike.”

Many others also agreed with Akhtar on the issue.

While some thought that it was a matter of 'respect' and Akhtar was wrong to call Sushil out.