Categories: Current AffairsSports

India Dominates U23 Asian Wrestling Championship in Jordan

India’s U23 wrestling team excelled in Amman, Jordan, clinching a total of 19 medals across women’s wrestling, Greco-Roman, and freestyle categories. The women wrestlers led with three gold medals, showcasing dominance in their divisions. Meenakshi, Pushpa Yadav, and Priya Malik stood out with impressive performances, securing victories by various methods including Victory by Superiority and Victory by Fall.

Women Wrestlers Shine

Meenakshi in the 50 kg category, Pushpa Yadav in 59 kg, and Priya Malik in the heaviest weight class delivered exceptional performances, each winning gold medals in their respective divisions.

Greco-Roman Success

In the traditionally challenging Greco-Roman category, Indian wrestlers achieved six medals, including four silver and two bronze, highlighting significant improvement and skill in this style of wrestling.

Freestyle Triumph

The U23 Asian Wrestling Championships concluded with India topping the freestyle wrestling category, earning four gold, two silver, and two bronze medals. Abhimanyu, Jointy Kumar, Sahil Jaglan, and Anirudh Kumar were among the gold medalists, contributing to India’s historic performance at the tournament.

Piyush Shukla

Recent Posts

India Plans Sharp Cut in EU Car Import Tariffs as Trade Deal Nears

India is preparing for a major shift in its trade and automobile policy. As negotiations…

12 hours ago

Republic Day Parade 2026 Highlights 150 Years of ‘Vande Mataram’ Through Rare Artwork

The 77th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi became a unique blend of history, art,…

13 hours ago

Government of India Act, 1935: Provisions, Significance and Criticism

The Government of India Act, 1935 marked a major constitutional experiment under British rule. Enforced…

13 hours ago

India Displays ‘Operation Sindoor’ Valour at 77th Republic Day Celebrations

India marked its 77th Republic Day with a spectacular parade that blended military strength, cultural…

13 hours ago

Beating Retreat Ceremony: Meaning, History and Significance

The Beating Retreat Ceremony is a grand military tradition that marks the formal conclusion of…

13 hours ago

42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976: The ‘Mini Constitution’ of India Explained

The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 is one of the most significant changes ever made…

14 hours ago