India`s U-23 Wrestlers Claim Historic Asian Glory

India`s U-23 wrestling team makes history with six golds and one silver at the Asian Championships, showcasing their rising dominance.

India`s U-23 freestyle wrestling team etched their names in history at the Asian Wrestling Championships, clinching an unprecedented six gold medals and one silver. This remarkable achievement marks their finest performance in the freestyle category at this level, showcasing the depth of talent within the squad. The gold medalists included Nikhil (61 kg), Sujeet Kalkal (65 kg), Jaideep (74 kg), Chander Mohan (79 kg), Sachin (92 kg), and Vicky (97 kg), while Jaspooran Singh added a silver in the 125 kg category.

Sujeet Kalkal was a standout performer, dominating his 65 kg final with a stunning 10-0 technical superiority victory over Uzbekistan`s Umidjon Jalolov. His aggressive tactics not only secured him his second U23 Asian title but also solidified his position as a formidable contender for future World Championships and Olympic qualification. The team`s success was bolstered by the unwavering support of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, and the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

In the women`s category, Priya Malik from Haryana showcased her prowess by winning gold in the 76 kg class, winning all three bouts with technical precision. She expressed her ambition to secure gold at the Asian Games and the 2028 Olympics. Meanwhile, at the U-15 National Wrestling Championship in Nagpur, Haryana wrestlers triumphed over Maharashtra, finishing with 157 points, while Maharashtra secured 147 points. Notable performances included Rohini Khanu Devba and Gayatri Shinde from Maharashtra, who won gold in the girls` freestyle 36 kg and 42 kg categories respectively. The competitions, held in Vung Tau, Vietnam, and the Divisional Sports Complex in Mankapur, drew strong attendance, reflecting the growing interest in wrestling across India. The Indian wrestling contingent`s dominance in these events highlights their rising stature in the sport on the continental stage. For more on wrestling, check out wrestling and wrestling.

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