Punia and Rana did raise hopes by entering the pre-quarterfinals, but a medal at this year's edition of the mega event remained elusive for India.
Punia, the reigning Asian champion, lost 6-5 in the pre-quarterfinals to Zurabi Iakobishvili of Georgia in a hard-fought bout.
Rana was up against former European champion Jabrayil Hasanov of Azerbaijian in his pre-quarterfinal bout.
Hasanov -- a bronze medallist at last year's Rio Olympics -- was far too superior to the relatively inexperienced Rana and won convincingly by a 5-0 margin.
Dhankar also produced a disappointing performance, going down 2-9 to Akzhurek Tanatarov of Kazakhstan in the qualification round.
Kadiyan lost 0-5 to Georgy Ketoev of Armenia in the qualification round of the 97kg category.
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