Pardeep Narwal was back at his best after an uncharacteristically low-key performance against the Warriors in Mumbai. Engand maintained its two-point advantage over Slovakia, who beat visiting Slovenia 1-0. 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. Sloane is making a comeback after recovering from left foot surgery and is back in the fourth round for the first time since 2013. In the ninth Pandit Mohal Lal Memorial Boxing Championship, hosts PML SD Public School pugilists lifted the overall title. entry for Rio in the 74 kg class after he secured it in Las Vegas in 2015, was thrown out of the Games a day before his opening bout by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Former all-rounder Madan Lal has his fingers crossed before the start of the season. “Our wrestlers, though good, aren’t technically sound. Sita led the way for the team as she scored 21 points to start in the 41-14 win over Carmel Convent School. Playing with control, Neha pocketed the opening game 11-7 before Parneet won the second game 11-8.