Commonwealth Games: Wrestling event in Birmingham suspended over 'safety check'

People at the Coventry Arena, the wrestling venue of the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, were asked to evacuate the venue on Friday, citing ‘health and security checks’.

“We're taking a short pause for a safety check and will resume action once we receive the go-ahead. #WrestleBirmingham, “ United World Wrestling said in a tweet.

A few minutes later, the UWW’s official handle provided an update, saying: UPDATE FROM ENGLAND: Wrestling will resume at 12:45 (local time), that is 5.15 pm IST.

Bajrang Punia has already booked a quarter-final in the men’s 65kg category, beating Lowe Bingham of Nauru.



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