Sangram Singh wins Last Man Standing wrestling competition in South Africa

The ‘lion-hearted Indian warrior’, as he is popularly known in the wrestling circuits, came out of injuries for this fight after three long years and had to sign a ‘Last Man Standing’ contract in order to compete for the title. 

 

The contract meant that, in case of any unfortunate event including death during the wrestling match, there will be no owning up by the organizers.

Talking about his victory over the Canadian, Singh said at the unveiling, “This was a remarkable moment for me and a matter of great honor for the nation that had pinned all its hopes on me.  I have put in a lot of hard work and training and it gives me pride that all these days of toiling and sweating it out during the practice sessions have finally paid off. I would like to thank my Coach, Pandit Satvirji, my family and my friends, without whom this victory would not be possible.”

With the victory, Sangram Singh becomes the first Indian to win such honors at an international level and he has plans to make India a leader in professional wrestling. He has plans to launch a Pro Wrestling.