The panic-stricken federation hastily decided to send the wrestlers to Paris 17 days before the world championship began. Earlier in the tournament, DAV Public School won the team title in the senior boys category with a 3-0 win over Moti Ram Arya School. Sports personalities wished fans on the occasion of Eid. “It means a lot, I really appreciate it that this time I could play again on the big stages,” said Kvitova. A WFI official said Indians did that out of ‘generosity’ and to teach the French youngsters a few tricks. The final game saw Sachit playing with control and the DAV Public School player won the final game 11-7 to claim the title. When I was there, I got to know the team was uncomfortable. He was cleared to go to Rio by NADA although he had tested positive for banned substances in the tra. “It was a tough match… I didn’t have many free points on my serve, there were a lot of rallies. But it is very clear now that the team needs a foreign expert,” said Sushil, who hired Mestvirishvili as the chief coach of his academy in Delhi.