Wrestling in India carries the weight of centuries of tradition. Yet, a curious pattern emerges: almost all of India’s international success has come in freestyle wrestling, not in Greco-Roman wrestling. Names like Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, and Ravi Dahiya are etched in collective memory. From dusty akhadas in Haryana and Uttar…
The 2025 World Wrestling Championships in Zagreb, Croatia, offered Indian wrestling a reality check. What unfolded was not simply another campaign but a study in contrasts moments of resilience and achievement from the women’s squad overshadowed by disappointment and systemic failings on the men’s side. India ended with a solitary bronze medal, courtesy of Antim…
India’s young wrestling star Antim Panghal delivered yet another historic performance, winning the bronze medal in the women’s 53kg category at the 2025 World Wrestling Championships in Zagreb. The 21-year-old from Hisar defeated Sweden’s Jonna Malmgren, a two-time European champion and reigning U23 World Champion, in commanding fashion with a 9-1 victory by points (VPO)….
India’s wrestling prodigy Antim Panghal once again showcased her grit and skill at the 2025 Wrestling World Championships, advancing to the semifinals in the women’s 53kg category before falling narrowly to Ecuador’s Olympic silver medallist Lucia Yepez Guzman. The 19-year-old lost 3–5 in a tense contest, but her campaign is still alive as she will…
It was a day to forget for the Indian men’s freestyle wrestling contingent at the Wrestling World Championships in Zagreb, as all wrestlers except Mukul Dahiya in action bowed out in their opening bouts. India’s campaign on Saturday ended without a single victory, underlining both the competitiveness of the field and the challenges that still…
As the 2025 World Wrestling Championships kick off today, September 13, at Arena Zagreb, the Indian men’s freestyle squad stands poised to make a statement on the global stage. With over 900 athletes vying for 30 gold medals across freestyle, women’s, and Greco-Roman categories, this nine-day event (running through September 21) serves as a critical…
The 2025 World Wrestling Championships, set to unfold at Arena Zagreb in Croatia from September 13 to 21, represent more than just another global tournament. As the first major wrestling event after the Paris Olympics, it carries the weight of renewal—an opportunity for nations to recalibrate, test emerging talent, and signal their intent for the…
India’s campaign at the U20 Wrestling World Championships 2025 continued to gain momentum on Thursday, with Kajal’s gold medal in the women’s 72kg category leading the way. The former U17 world champion displayed grit and resilience to overcome China’s Yuqi Liu 8-6 in a gripping final. The medal was India’s second gold of the competition…
Day four of the World U20 Wrestling Championships turned out to be a memorable one for India as its young wrestlers produced spirited performances across weight categories. The spotlight, however, firmly rested on Kajal, who stunned defending champion Jasmine Robinson (USA) in the women’s 72kg semifinals to storm into the gold medal match. With Shruti…
In a performance that will be remembered for years, Kajal, one of India’s brightest young wrestling talents, stormed into the women’s 72kg final at the World U20 Wrestling Championships with a stunning 13-6 victory over defending champion Jasmine Robinson of the USA. The semifinal clash was billed as one of the toughest tests of Kajal’s…
For Indian wrestling, few names carry as much weight among the new generation as Priya Malik. On Wednesday in Samokov, Bulgaria, the 19-year-old once again underlined why she is considered the future of India’s heavyweight division. With three commanding wins, she stormed into the final of the women’s 76kg category at the U20 World Wrestling…
The Indian contingent enjoyed a productive and eventful day at the U20 World Wrestling Championships in Samokov, Bulgaria, with a mix of highs and near-misses that reflected both the promise and challenges of the country’s young wrestlers on the world stage. The highlight came from Tapsya, who clinched India’s first gold medal of this edition…
India’s Reena, already an established name at the Asian U20 and U23 levels, took another massive step forward in her career at the U20 World Wrestling Championships in Samokov, Bulgaria. Wrestling in the 55kg category, she produced a string of commanding performances to storm into the final, underlining her credentials as one of India’s brightest…
Indian wrestling marked one of its strongest days at the U20 World Wrestling Championships on Tuesday, securing two spots in the finals of women’s wrestling. Tapasya (57kg) and Srishti (68kg) both advanced after memorable semifinal victories, underlining India’s growing stature on the world stage. With this, India joined Japan as the only countries to place…
In the quiet wrestling town of Samokov, Bulgaria, Tuesday night brought a moment that will be etched in Indian sporting history. A 19-year-old wrestler from India, Tapasya, walked onto the mat as the underdog and walked off having conquered a giant. Her opponent in the U20 World Championships semifinal was Sowaka Uchida of Japan a…
At the U20 World Wrestling Championships in Samokov, Bulgaria, India celebrated a double delight on Tuesday as two of its young women broke into the finals. While Tapasya stunned the world with her upset of Sowaka Uchida at 57kg, her teammate Srishti reinforced India’s growing reputation with a measured and dominant run to the 68kg…
The U20 World Wrestling Championships continued with high-paced action on Monday, and Indian wrestlers produced a day of mixed fortunes. While Sumit Malik (57kg freestyle) stormed into the final with two standout performances, Amit (79kg freestyle) narrowly missed a spot in the gold medal bout but remains in contention for bronze. Elsewhere, Vishal (97kg freestyle)…
Indian wrestling continued its upward surge on the global stage as the nation’s U17 contingent produced a memorable campaign at the 2025 U17 World Wrestling Championships in Athens. Across a week of gripping competition, India collected nine medals (4 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze) and finished third overall in the medals tally. The headline story…
The U20 World Wrestling Championships in Samokov, Bulgaria, produced a day of highs and heartbreaks for India’s freestyle contingent. Out of four wrestlers in action, only Vishal (97kg) managed to reach the semifinals, while Sagar (70kg), Parvinder Singh (74kg), and Jaspooran (125kg) bowed out after narrow defeats. The results underlined both India’s growing competitiveness at…
The Greco-Roman leg of the U20 World Wrestling Championships 2025, scheduled for August 23–24 in Samokov, Bulgaria, promises to be a high-intensity finale to the eight-day wrestling spectacle. Traditionally dominated by Iran, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye, Greco-Roman wrestling remains one of the most challenging disciplines for India, but this year’s squad brings a glimmer of…
The U20 World Wrestling Championships 2025 are set to kick off on August 17 in Samokov, Bulgaria, bringing together the brightest young wrestling talent from across the world. Spread across eight days, the event will feature men’s freestyle (Aug 17–19), women’s wrestling (Aug 20–22), and Greco-Roman (Aug 23–24). For many wrestlers, this is more than…
Drama, Comebacks and Dominance: India’s Women Wrestlers Seal Spots for the 2025 World Wrestling Championships The women’s wrestling trials for the 2025 Senior World Wrestling Championships witnessed a mix of dominant displays, dramatic comebacks, and the rise of fresh names alongside established stars. Held in a tense single-day format, the trials delivered moments that underlined…
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As the U17 World Wrestling Championships in Athens entered the freestyle phase, all eyes were on the marquee 110kg category. In a draw stacked with continental champions, India’s Lacky produced an inspired run, defeating Iran’s Amirhossein Naghdalipour in the semifinal by fall (15-7) to book his place in the gold medal match. It’s a significant…
The Indian U17 women’s wrestling team has once again etched its name in the history books, defending their team title at the U17 World Wrestling Championships with a composed and consistent performance. Finishing atop the standings with 151 points, India outpaced wrestling powerhouses USA (142 points) and Japan (113 points) to clinch the title in…
In a year that has swung between stunning individual brilliance and unsettling controversy, India’s senior wrestling team stands on the brink of its biggest test yet: the 2025 Zagreb World Championships. What started as a season marred by strategic absences and an early doping scandal has, surprisingly, evolved into one defined by resilient comebacks, breakout…
On a memorable day for Indian wrestling, two young wrestlers etched their names into history books by becoming U17 World Champions, while their teammates added crucial silver and bronze medals to complete a remarkable campaign at the 2025 U17 World Wrestling Championships in Athens. The Indian contingent wrapped up its campaign with an impressive haul…
The Indian women’s contingent at the World U17 Wrestling Championships delivered a remarkable show of skill and dominance, as four wrestlers Kajal (73kg), Moni (57kg), Ashvini Vishnoi (65kg), and Rachana (43kg) powered into the semifinals after emphatic wins in their respective categories. While Komal Verma (49kg) fell short against a tough American opponent, the day…
In a sport where strength meets strategy and raw power must dance with patience, 17-year-old Hardeep has etched his name in Indian wrestling history. At the U17 World Wrestling Championships 2025 in Athens, Greece, Hardeep clinched gold in the men’s Greco-Roman 110 kg category, defeating Iran’s formidable Yazdan Reza Delrouz by criteria (3*-3). With this…
The 2025 U17 World Wrestling Championships in Athens, Greece, became a milestone chapter for Indian Greco-Roman wrestling a style where India has often found global medals elusive. In an electrifying campaign, Hardeep Singh, competing in the 110kg category, stormed into the final with a series of impressive wins, etching his name in history as only…
In a performance that underlines India’s growing might in women’s wrestling, three young Indian wrestlers Antim, Harshita, and Neelam delivered a stellar display at the Budapest Ranking Series. By the end of the day, the Indian contingent stood out as the only nation to clinch two gold medals in women’s wrestling, with Antim and Harshita…
Big Day for India in Budapest: Antim and Neha Storm into Finals, Wrestlers Shine at Ranking Series The ongoing Ranking Series wrestling event in Budapest turned into a memorable day for Indian wrestling fans, as two of the nation’s most promising young women wrestlers Antim Panghal and Neha powered their way into the finals of…
Asian U23 champion Sujeet Kalkal delivered a statement performance in the 65kg category, capturing India’s first senior gold medal of the season and bringing a much-needed boost to Indian freestyle wrestling. In a dramatic and action-packed day at the Budapest Ranking Series, India finally had its long-awaited moment of gold at the senior level in…
Indian wrestler Sujeet Kalkal has lit up the mats at the Polyák Imre & Varga János Memorial in Hungary, delivering one of the most dominant and memorable campaigns by an Indian grappler at an international Ranking Series event in recent years. Competing in the fiercely contested 65kg freestyle category, Sujeet stormed into the finals with…
In a stirring display of resilience and talent, India’s Suraj Vashisht etched his name in the annals of Indian wrestling by winning the gold medal in the Greco-Roman 60kg category at the U20 Asian Wrestling Championships. The former U17 World Champion overcame Kyrgyzstan’s Erbol Tilekmetovic in a closely fought final, prevailing 3-3 on criteria to…
In a resounding statement of India’s growing strength in wrestling, the nation’s grapplers brought home a phenomenal 14 medals at the Yasar Dogu and Vehbi Emre & Hamit Kaplan International Tournament, held in Kocaeli, Turkey 🇹🇷. This prestigious event witnessed top wrestling talent from across the globe, but it was the Indian contingent both women…
The tricolor flew highest in Vung Tau, Vietnam, where the Indian U17 Women’s Wrestling Team delivered a stunning performance to clinch the Champion Trophy at the 2025 U17 Asian Wrestling Championships. Ten medals including five golds and a commanding 215 points crowned India the undisputed queens of the continent in youth women’s wrestling. It was…
India’s next generation of wrestling stars made a powerful statement on Day 1 of the Asian U17 Wrestling Championships, grabbing a total of four medals and showcasing the depth of talent emerging through the grassroots levels of the sport. Just days after the Indian U-23 squad impressed with their medal haul, it was the turn…
Golden Grapplers: India Clinches Six Golds in Men’s Freestyle at U23 Asian Wrestling Championships The Indian men’s freestyle contingent delivered a commanding performance at the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships 2025, held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, clinching six gold medals and showcasing the depth of talent in the country’s next generation of wrestlers. From dominant technical superiority…
Greco-Roman Revival: Sumit Makes History at U23 Asian Wrestling Championships India’s Greco-Roman wrestling contingent had a landmark outing at the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 in Vung Tau, Vietnam, headlined by Sumit, who clinched India’s only gold medal in the Greco-Roman division and broke a long-standing drought. Sumit (Historic Gold in 60kg) In the most…
India’s women wrestlers delivered a stellar performance at the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 in Vung Tau, Vietnam, capturing five gold medals and one silver in a commanding display of talent and dominance. Priyanshi Prajapat (50kg) – Calm Under Pressure In the 50kg weight class, Priyanshi Prajapat emerged victorious with a gritty 4-2 win over…
The coastal city of Vung Tau, Vietnam, is set to witness an intense showcase of young wrestling talent as it plays host to the 2025 U17 and U23 Asian Wrestling Championships. Summary in 90 : The U23 Asian Wrestling Championships will be held in Vung Tau, Vietnam, from June 18–21, followed by the U17 event…
The Ulaanbaatar Ranking Series in Mongolia proved to be a gritty test for India’s men’s freestyle wrestling contingent. Despite several promising performances, the team ended the competition without a single gold medal, settling for two silver and four bronze, a result that reflects both the depth and the challenges of the squad in an Olympic…
India’s Greco-Roman wrestling team had a mixed day at the Ulaanbaatar Open Ranking Series, with Anil Mor emerging as the standout performer by winning gold in the 55kg category. Mor dominated all four of his bouts without conceding a single point, underlining his technical control and tactical maturity. Anil Mor’s Unbeaten Run in 55kg Anil…
Following a historic outing at the 2024 U23 Asian Wrestling Championships in Amman, Jordan, the Wrestling Federation of India has announced a full-strength squad for the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 edition of the continental event. India had topped the medal tally last year with a total of 19 medals—including seven golds—and will look to…
India’s 2024 Paris Olympic bronze medalist Aman Sehrawat is all set to return to competitive action later this month at the third UWW Ulaanbaatar World Ranking Series, scheduled to be held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from May 29 to June 1. This will be Sehrawat’s first international tournament of the 2025 season, as he gets back…
The crowd at the Prince Hamzah Hall in Amman, Jordan, held its breath. Manisha Bhanwala, the underdog in the 62kg women’s wrestling final at the Asian Championships, was trailing 2-7. On the mat stood Kim Ok Ju, a formidable North Korean opponent, fresh off a dominant win over Japan’s Nonoka Ozaki. Victory seemed a distant…
The 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship witnessed a historic moment for Indian wrestling as Manisha clinched India’s first gold medal in women’s wrestling in four years. Competing in the 65kg category, she delivered a stunning performance, defeating Kim Ok-Ju of North Korea 8-7 in a nail-biting final. This gold medal was not only India’s first…
India Shines at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 India’s campaign at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 in Amman, Jordan, saw a significant boost as the country’s wrestlers bagged three more medals on a dramatic day. Reetika Hooda clinched a silver medal in the 76kg category, while Mansi Lather (68kg) and Muskan (59kg) added two bronze…
Indian women’s wrestling team for the Asian wrestling championships at Amman is a mix of prodigies like Antim (53kg), Reetika (76kg), Mansi Lather (68kg) and Jyoti Berwal (73kg) and wrestlers making comebacks into the team like Ankush (50kg), Nishu (55kg) and Manisha (62kg). Japan has entered a really strong team with 7 world champions (former…
