s in both of Friday’s opening practice sessions on the high-speed Monza circuit, which favors Mercedes’ stronger power. 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. Instead, their technical deficiencies were glaring. Sachit made a confident start in the match by winning the opening game 11-8. And there could be additions if they spot someone extraordinary. That run ended in Copenhagen as Denmark scored twice in each half in a thumping 4-0 loss for the Poles. Before that, Schumacher won five consecutive titles from 2000-04. Their forwards started the match on an attacking note and made some threatening sallies into the opposition half. In the 66 Kg category, Ashish became the champion with a win over Ashmeet. Other women have left the tour to have children and returned at a high level, although none has done so at Williams’ age.