Images: Sushil Kumar adds silver lining to India's Olympics journey
Sushil Kumar became the only Indian individual to win two medals at the Olympics. Here's a look at his journey to the podium in images.
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Sushil Kumar stands proud on the podium and as the second best wrestler in the world in the 66kg category. No mean feat. AP[/caption] [caption id="attachment_415535" align="alignleft" width="940"]
Sushil bags India's second silver medal at the London Olympics after Vijay Kumar won it in the 25m rapid fire pistol event. AFP[/caption] [caption id="attachment_415485" align="alignleft" width="940"]
Sushil Kumar gets a grip on Turkey's Ramazan Sahin during his pre-quarter match. That's one place you don't want to be. Reuters[/caption] [caption id="attachment_415486" align="alignleft" width="940"]
In the semis, Kazakhstan's Akzhurek Tanatarov finds out the full force of Sushil's power. The Indian won in a dramatic last period. Reuters[/caption] [caption id="attachment_415487" align="alignleft" width="940"]
Plotting his next move. Sushil Kumar is not just raw power, but also a very tactical wrestler. Reuters[/caption] [caption id="attachment_415488" align="alignleft" width="940"]
Tanatarov's eyes say it all. Sushil was never giving up this quarter-final match. Not even after going down 0-3 in the final period. Reuters[/caption] [caption id="attachment_415489" align="alignleft" width="940"]
Now he can afford a grimace. India's flag-bearer looks on after his semifinal win. Reuters[/caption]
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