Wrestling

Published : Jul 26, 2019 12:47 IST

Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat have earned their right to compete at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat have earned their right to compete at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
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Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat have earned their right to compete at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

192 men and 96 women can qualify for the Games. A total of 18 places (12 men, 6 women) is allocated per NOC.

Qualification process

1. 108 places are up for grabs at the 2019 Senior World Championships. The first six highest placed athletes in each of the 18 Olympic weight categories can win one quota place for their NOC.

2. 144 quota places (36 America, 36 Asia, 36 Europe, 36 Oceania/Africa) are available for both men and women at the Continental qualification tournaments. The two highest placed athletes at each Continental tournament in each of the 18 Olympic weight categories can win one quota place for their NOC.

3. 36 quota places are up for grabs at the World qualification tournament. Two highest placed athletes in each of the 18 Olympic weight categories can win one quota place for their NOC.

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