Yahoo Sports· 1h ago· 1 min read
Kooper Deputy’s quest for gold at the United World Wrestling U17 Freestyle World Championships came to a controversial end in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Friday with a 10-7 loss to India’s Aaryan in the quarterfinal round.
The 16-year-old from New Paris trailed the Indian, who competes under a mononym, 10-5 with 25 seconds remaining. The U.S. Open champion worked a half-nelson and an arm bar but couldn’t turn Aaryan until just over a second remained in the bout. The Indian turned at that point, and a screenshot from video appears to show Aaryan’s shoulders completely flat on the mat with a second remaining on the clock.
Deputy was awarded two points for exposure but not the fall, and a pin cannot be challenged so the decision stood, giving Aaryan a 10-7 victory.
Deputy can still medal in the tournament. He’ll need Aaryan to reach the championship match to be pulled into the repechage, which…
Continue reading at Yahoo SportsDiscussion
Be the first to comment.
Never miss a headline
Get breaking Nigerian and world news straight to your inbox.
Related Articles
Cowboys' worst bad habit may be getting attention it deserves in camp
12m ago
Read MoreJeeno Thitikul follows 64 with 73 to drop in Round 2 of AIG Women's Open
12m ago
Read More
In The Lab: Two Ways of Looking at Astros Pitching
17m ago
Read MoreLions waive TE Zach Horton, sign TE Anthony Firkser
18m ago
Read More
Stuani: "We face the new season with ambition and determination to bring the Club back to where it deserves to be."
18m ago
Read MoreLions re-sign TE Anthony Firkser; DB Christian Izien nearing return
19m ago
Read MoreLatest in Sports
Red Sox News & Links: Finally some good Roman Anthony injury news!
Yahoo Sports · 20m ago
Spaniard Santi Denia takes over as Czech Republic coach
Yahoo Sports · 24m ago
62 Days Until Opening Night: The History Of Jersey #62
Yahoo Sports · 33m ago
BMW wants to reunite KTM's only two MotoGP race winners in WSBK
Yahoo Sports · 33m ago
"Gotta Score a Frickin' Point": Aaron Boone Left Furious as Yankees' Slump Deepens
Yahoo Sports · 33m ago
Brewers lefty Harrison feels good after pitching for Timber Rattlers
Yahoo Sports · 19m ago
How to watch Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever vs Portland Fire tonight
Yahoo Sports · 27m ago
FIFA plans for 64-team WC despite backlash
ESPN · just now
Most Read Today
Charles Barkley praises Bulls' Caleb Wilson as 'best rookie' in NBA
Yahoo Sports · 3d ago
🚨 Official: Juventus striker joins Lyon!
Yahoo Sports · 3d ago
Yankees At-Bat of the Week: Jasson Domínguez (7/25)
Yahoo Sports · 3d ago
10 takeaways from Day 4 of Patriots training camp
Yahoo Sports · 3d ago
'Barcola is not a creator, he's a finisher'
Yahoo Sports · 3d ago
Why I’m confident Tinubu will win in all 36 states in 2027 – SWAGA’s Adeyeye
PM News · 3d ago
Fish Audio raises $52M seed to build AI voice models for creators and enterprises
TechCrunch · 3d ago
Shocker! BBNaija housemate Mercedes exposes backside
PM News · 3d ago