More Sports Wrestling Wrestling Narsingh tests positive for COVID-19 on return to mat Wrestler Narsingh Yadav, scheduled to take part in his first tournament after serving a four-year ban, tested positive for COVID-19 along with grappler Gurpreet Singh on Saturday. PTI 28 November, 2020 20:52 IST Narsingh is scheduled to take part in his first international tournament in four years in the Individual World Cup in Belgrade from December 12 to 18 after being named as Jitender Kinha's replacement in 74kg category. (FILE PHOTO) - SANDEEP SAXENA PTI 28 November, 2020 20:52 IST Wrestler Narsingh Yadav, gearing up for his first international event after serving a four-year ban, tested positive for the coronavirus on Saturday along with Greco-Roman grappler Gurpreet Singh.Narsingh is scheduled to take part in his first international tournament in four years in the Individual World Cup in Belgrade from December 12 to 18 after being named as Jitender Kinha's replacement in 74kg category.Narsingh (74kg category), who became eligible to compete once again in August this year and Gurpreet (77kg) both are asymptomatic, the Sports Authority of India said in a statement.READ | Bajrang Punia's coach Shako upbeat about upcoming US stint Besides the wrestling duo, physiotherapist Vishal Rai has also tested positive for the deadly virus."All three are asymptomatic and have been moved to Sonepat's Bhagwan Mahavir Das Hospital as a precautionary measure," the SAI said."The wrestlers had rejoined the national camp in SAI Sonepat after their Diwali break and were in quarantine. As per Standard Operating Procedures established by SAI, they were tested on the 6th day i.e. Friday 27th and their report came today."Earlier in September, three senior men's grapplers -- Deepak Punia (86kg), Navin (65kg) and Krishan (125kg) returned positive for the virus after reporting for the camp. Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address.