New Delhi, Aug 1: After being exonerated of doping charges by the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) panel, a relieved Narsingh Yadav on Monday said he was happy that the truth finally prevailed and can't wait to win a medal at Rio.

Narsingh Yadav gets clean chit from NADA; Olympics Special Site

Yadav's dream of representing India at the Rio Olympics could now come true after the NADA panel gave him a clean chit in the doping case.

Narsingh, on his part, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who intervened in solving the matter speedily.

"I am grateful to the Prime Minister, Sports Ministry, Wrestling Federation of India and media for supporting and having faith in me and standing by the truth," Narsingh said.

"I am very happy, I can't wait to to win for my nation in the Olympics," he added.

The wrestler's supporters erupted in celebration outside the NADA office soon after the verdict.

The 24-year-old, who earlier had to overcome legal hurdles to participate in Rio in competition with two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar, was exonerated by the NADA panel, which termed him "a victim of sabotage".

(Sushil Kumar congratulates Narsingh Yadav after NADA exonerates Rio-bound wrestler)

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