Coach Shako Aims to Boost Sujeet's Olympic Drive, Urges Indian Coaches to Adapt

Freestyle wrestling coach Shako Bentinidis aims to enhance Indian wrestler Sujeet Kalkal's Olympic potential. He emphasizes the need for Indian coaches to embrace international training methods and adapt to evolving trends. His focus extends beyond elite events, advocating for ongoing learning among coaches to ensure continued success.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Lucknow | Updated: 31-05-2026 17:19 IST | Created: 31-05-2026 17:19 IST
Coach Shako Aims to Boost Sujeet's Olympic Drive, Urges Indian Coaches to Adapt
Indian wrestler Sujeet Kalkal (Photo: sujeetkalkal_official/Instagram)
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Freestyle wrestling coach Shako Bentinidis has targeted significant improvements in Sujeet Kalkal's Olympic prospects, highlighting the need for enhanced technical skills. With extensive experience, he believes Sujeet can excel in the competitive 65kg class but must refine his techniques further.

Besides focusing on athletes, Bentinidis insists Indian coaches must adopt global training advancements and keep pace with shifting strategies. He plans to involve academy instructors in national training camps to gain firsthand insight into modern methods. Bentinidis holds that consistent innovation in coaching techniques is essential for long-term success in Indian wrestling.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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