Indian Wrestlers Shine at Ulaanbaatar Open 2026 with Multiple Medals

The Ulaanbaatar Open 2026 witnessed Indian wrestlers achieving remarkable success, with Dinesh Dhankhar and Deepak winning gold medals in their respective categories. India concluded the event with a total of 16 medals, including eight golds, highlighting the country's prowess in wrestling. The competition also saw impressive performances from other wrestlers, contributing to India's overall medal tally. This article delves into the details of their victories and the journey to the podium.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 8, 2026, 00:31 IST

Successful Conclusion for Indian Wrestlers

Indian wrestlers concluded the Ulaanbaatar Open 2026 on a triumphant note, with Dinesh Dhankhar (125kg) and Deepak (61kg) securing gold medals in their respective men's freestyle categories on Sunday. Overall, India achieved a remarkable total of 16 medals, which included eight golds, as reported by Olympics.com.

Gold Medal Highlights

Dinesh showcased his prowess by defeating Kazakhstan's U20 world champion Yedige Kassimbek with a score of 2-0 in a tightly contested final, marking a significant achievement in his wrestling career.

Deepak also excelled, winning the gold medal in the 61kg category by overpowering Kazakhstan's Assyl Aitakyn with a decisive 6-0 victory in the final.

Path to Victory for Dinesh and Deepak

Dinesh's journey to the gold included a quarter-final win against Poland's World Championships bronze medallist Robert Baran, where he triumphed 5-1. He then dominated the semi-finals with an 11-0 technical superiority victory over Timur Kotaev. Earlier this season, he had also earned a bronze medal at the Zagreb Open.

Deepak began his tournament strongly, achieving a 6-0 victory over Bair Baianduev in the quarter-finals, followed by a 7-1 win against Kazakhstan's Adilet Almukhamedov in the semi-finals, which propelled him to the final.

Bronze Medal Achievements

On the final day of the Ulaanbaatar Open 2026, India added two bronze medals to their tally. In the men's 57kg category, Sumit rebounded from a quarter-final defeat to claim victory over Kazakhstan's Abzal Okenov with a score of 6-3 in the bronze medal match. Earlier, he had secured a win against South Korea's Sangboum Han by technical superiority before facing Musa Mekhtikhanov in the quarter-finals.

Mohit Kumar also earned a bronze in the 65kg division, defeating Kazakhstan's Ossimzhan Dastanbek with a score of 17-6 in the medal match. He kept his hopes alive through repechage, where he overcame the USA's Christopher James Composto.

India's Impressive Medal Count

India's overall performance at the four-day competition was commendable, finishing with a total of 16 medals, including eight golds. In men's freestyle, Sagar Jaglan clinched the 74kg title, while in women's wrestling, Kajal Dhochak (76kg), Manisha Bhanwala (57kg), and Neha Sangwan (59kg) also secured gold medals. Additionally, on the opening day in Mongolia, Greco-Roman wrestlers Sunil Kumar (87kg) and Nitesh Kumar (97kg) achieved gold as well.