Federation Cup 2025: Rising Stars Shine in Senior National Wrestling Championship
With multiple gold medalists across both men’s and women’s categories, Haryana once again asserted itself as India’s wrestling powerhouse. Wrestlers from Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra also had strong performances, hinting at a growing competitive field in Indian wrestling.
Key Takeaways from the Federation Cup 2025:
• Haryana continues to dominate Indian wrestling, producing champions across weight categories.
• Naveen Kumar’s rise in the 74kg category signals a new era in one of India’s most competitive weight classes.
• Women’s wrestling sees an increase in competitive depth, with Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra stepping up.
• Sujeet Kalkal and Sagar Jaglan emerge as names to watch in their respective categories.
With the 2026 Asian Games and 2028 Olympics on the horizon, the Federation Cup 2025 has set the stage for India’s future wrestling stars. As new champions rise and established names defend their dominance, Indian wrestling is on an upward trajectory, promising exciting battles in the years to come.
The Senior National Federation Cup 2025 witnessed high-octane wrestling action as the country’s top grapplers battled for supremacy. With intense competition across various weight categories, this year’s championship proved to be a stage for both established wrestlers and emerging talents. Haryana continued its dominance in the wrestling circuit, securing multiple gold medals across men’s and women’s divisions.
Women’s Wrestling: Haryana and Rajasthan Lead the Charge
The women’s competition saw outstanding performances, with Haryana and Rajasthan emerging as the top-performing states. Wrestlers displayed remarkable technical skills and resilience, making the 2025 Federation Cup a thrilling event.
Women’s 50kg Category
🥇 Ankur (Haryana) – Showcased superior technique and agility to claim the gold.
🥈 Aarti Gujar (Rajasthan)
🥉 Neelam (Uttar Pradesh)
🥉 Rakshika (Gujarat)
Women’s 55kg Category
🥇 Nishu (Haryana) – Proved her mettle with dominant wins.
🥈 Gayatri (Delhi)
🥉 Chaya Patel (Madhya Pradesh)
🥉 Samanpreet (Punjab)
Women’s 59kg Category
🥇 Soniya (Rajasthan) – Demonstrated tactical brilliance en route to gold.
🥈 Muskan (Haryana)
🥉 Tanvi (Maharashtra)
🥉 Diksha Tomar (Uttar Pradesh)
Women’s 62kg Category
🥇 Freedom Yadav (Uttar Pradesh) – Lived up to her name, dominating with powerful performances.
🥈 Kajal (Haryana)
🥉 Sapna Kumari (Punjab)
🥉 Vaishnavi (Maharashtra)
Women’s 68kg Category
🥇 Manshi Latha (Haryana) – Continued Haryana’s stronghold in the competition.
🥈 Mansi Bhadan (Delhi)
🥉 Vedantika (Maharashtra)
🥉 Anjali (Chandigarh)
With multiple medals across categories, Haryana once again showcased its dominance in women’s wrestling, with Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh also making their mark.
Men’s Wrestling: New Champions Emerge
The men’s division was equally intense, with experienced wrestlers locking horns with promising newcomers. Haryana led the charge with multiple gold medals, while Punjab, Delhi, and Maharashtra also had strong showings.
Men’s 57kg Category
🥇 Ankush (Delhi) – A commanding performance to clinch gold.
🥈 Shubham (Maharashtra)
🥉 Vikash (Rajasthan)
🥉 Sumit Malik (Haryana)
Men’s 65kg Category
🥇 Sujeet (Haryana) – The rising star proved why he is one of India’s best.
🥈 Rinku (Delhi)
🥉 Sachin Bhati (Uttar Pradesh)
🥉 Manish (Maharashtra)
Men’s 74kg Category
🥇 Naveen Kumar (Himachal Pradesh) – Cemented his status as the new 74kg star.
🥈 Vikas (Haryana)
🥉 Yash (Delhi)
🥉 Akash (Chandigarh)
Men’s 86kg Category
🥇 Sagar Jaglan (Haryana) – A flawless campaign for the gold medalist.
🥈 Ashish (Delhi)
🥉 Nishant (Uttar Pradesh)
🥉 Arjun (Maharashtra)
Men’s 92kg Category
🥇 Sandeep Singh (Punjab) – Dominated the division with a stellar display.
🥈 Aryan (Haryana)
🥉 Sushant (Maharashtra)
🥉 Abhishek (Delhi)
Men’s 97kg Category
🥇 Sahil Jaglan (Haryana) – Another Jaglan making his mark in Indian wrestling.
🥈 Saurabh (Maharashtra)
🥉 Basavraj Patil (Karnataka)
🥉 Abhishek Nager (Uttar Pradesh)
Men’s 105kg Category
🥇 Jaslokran Singh (Punjab) – Outpowered his opponents with ease.
🥈 Ronak (Delhi)
🥉 Mayank Tomar (Uttar Pradesh)
🥉 Anirudh Kumar (Haryana)
