India's Wrestling Team Set for U23 Asian Championships in Vietnam
Overview of the Indian Wrestling Team
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has officially announced the departure of a robust 30-member Indian team, which includes 10 athletes each from Men's Freestyle, Greco-Roman, and Women's Wrestling categories. This talented group, led by champions from national selection trials like Sujeet (65kg Freestyle) and Rohit Bura (87kg Greco-Roman), is heading to the Tien Son Sport Centre in Da Nang, Vietnam. They are set to compete in the United World Wrestling (UWW) U23 Asian Championships from May 23 to June 1, 2026.
Women's Wrestling Team Composition
Demonstrating the strength of India's wrestling talent, the women's team features an impressive lineup of trial winners ready to take on the international stage. The athletes include:
- Sweety (50kg)
- Muskan (53kg)
- Ahilya Shinde (55kg)
- Tapsya (57kg)
- Neha (59kg)
- Bhagyashree (62kg)
- Pulkit (65kg)
- Mansi Lather (68kg)
- Amruta (72kg)
- Kajal (76kg)
Men's Freestyle and Greco-Roman Teams
The Greco-Roman squad is strengthened by national champions such as Sumit (60kg), Rohit (97kg), and Hardeep (130kg), along with Rohit Bura (87kg).
The Men's Freestyle team is equally formidable, featuring top contenders like Deepak (61kg), Sujeet (65kg), Abhimanyu (70kg), Sandeep Mann (74kg), Chandramohan (79kg), Mukul Dahiya (86kg), Vicky (97kg), and Dinesh (125kg).
WFI's Optimism for the Championships
After extensive national trials and specialized training camps, the entire team is strategically equipped to compete vigorously for team championships across all wrestling styles.
Sanjay Singh, President of WFI, expressed his support for the athletes, stating, "I wish all our athletes the very best as they step onto the mat in Vietnam. They have trained exceptionally hard, and this tournament is a fantastic opportunity for them to showcase their skills, gain vital international experience, and make the nation proud. We are confident in their preparation and stand completely behind them."
The Federation is hopeful for a successful campaign filled with medals in Da Nang and will provide daily updates and official results as the competition unfolds over the ten-day event.