In a meeting with the sports ministry after the Games, the federation said Mestvirishvili had ‘outlived his usefulness’ and had to be replaced. We want players to do well for Delhi, and take the state forward in the process. “If the chance is there we will take it, of course,” said Vettel, who ended practice a close third behind the two Mercedes. Instead, they grappled with 14, 15 year-old French wrestlers who were the trainees of a local wrestling club in the border town of Lorraine. The selectors have been told to initiate the processes for the upcoming season at the earliest. However, for the shorter formats, young Rishabh Pant took over the reins. In the 54 kg category, Mohan ended the challenge of Atiman while Parveen won the title in the 57 Kg category with a win over Anuj. “I was close to a medal in Rio and I had beaten the medal winners earlier. All I can say is that players’ performances will be evaluated and will be followed closely. However, when asked about being offered the role of chief executive last week, the veteran administrator had come on record.