With age, 57 kg becomes troublesome, says Ravi Dahiya, as he moves to a higher weight category

Tokyo Olympics silver medallist wrestler Ravi Dahiya has decided to move up in the weight category to improve his chances of prolonging his career and aim for a medal in the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028.

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In the latest episode of the House of Glory podcast, an initiative by the Gagan Narang Sports Foundation, Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Ravi Kumar Dahiya explained the rationale behind his decision to change his weight category. "I won't be continuing in the 57kg weight category as, with age, it becomes a very troublesome weight, and I thus have decided to go higher up in my weight,” said Dahiya, who also opened up about his sporting journey and plans in wrestling. While the next Olympic weight category for the LA Olympics 2028 is 65kg, 28-year-old Dahiya has been in and out of competitions in the