Wrestling: Deepak Punia loses in 97kg semi-final; will fight for bronze

A close 8-9 defeat for the former world medalist Deepak Punia against Uzbekistan's Sherzod Poyonov in the semi-final.

Deepak made a comeback in the second half from a 4-8 deficit but couldn't overtake Sherzod and finished second-best in the bout.

He will now return for the bronze medal bout in the evening session.