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Indian Army wrestlers made history at the U-23 Asian Championship, securing six gold medals and the overall title. Naib Subedar Priya and Havildar Chandermohan led the charge with dominant gold-winning performances. The freestyle team’s record haul marks India’s best-ever showing in the competition. The Army’s disciplined training continues to produce world-class wrestling talent.

Key Points: Indian Army Wrestlers Dominate U-23 Asian Championship with Record Haul

  • Naib Subedar Priya wins gold in 76kg women’s freestyle
  • Havildar Chandermohan dominates 79kg men’s freestyle
  • India claims 6 golds in freestyle, best-ever finish
  • Greco-Roman wrestler Ankit Gulia adds bronze
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Indian Army hails wrestlers' medal haul at U-23 Asian Championship

Indian Army wrestlers shine at U-23 Asian Championship, securing 6 golds and the overall title in a historic performance for India.

"Their stellar performances have brought laurels to the Nation and underscored the strength. – Indian Army"

Vung Tau

, June 26 (IANS) The Indian Army’s wrestlers once again demonstrated their dominance on the international stage with a stellar showing at the Under-23 Asian Wrestling Championship held in Vung Tau, Vietnam, from June 18 to 21, 2025.

The event saw India's rising wrestling talent, nurtured within the disciplined ranks of the Indian Army, deliver powerful performances that added to the nation's growing legacy in the sport.

"The Indian Army’s wrestling talent once again exemplified excellence and dedication at the Under-23 Asian Wrestling Championship in Vung Tau, Vietnam, held from June 18 to 21, 2025. Their stellar performances have brought laurels to the Nation and underscored the strength," the Indian Army posted on X.

Naib Subedar Priya was among the standout performers, clinching the gold medal in the 76 kg Women’s Freestyle category. Her commanding presence on the mat and technical superiority ensured she finished the competition on top, reinforcing her status as one of India's most promising young wrestlers.

In the men's division, Havildar Chandermohan displayed remarkable agility, power, and tactical prowess to secure the gold medal in the 79 kg Men’s Freestyle category. His performance not only brought pride to the Indian contingent but also highlighted the depth of wrestling talent emerging from the Army’s training ecosystem.

Adding to the medal tally, Havildar Ankit Gulia fought with determination and resilience to bag the bronze medal in the 72 kg Greco-Roman category. His efforts reflected the grit and perseverance that define the spirit of Indian Army athletes.

Apart from that, India continued to excel as its freestyle team bagged six gold medals and 1 silver to clinch the overall champion trophy.

This is India’s best-ever performance in the Freestyle category at any Asian Wrestling Championship.

The gold medals were won by Nikhil in the 61 kg, Sujeet in the 65 kg, Jaideep in the 74 kg, Chander Mohan (79 kg), Sachin (92 kg), and Vicky in the 97 kg categories. The silver medal was claimed by Jaspooran Singh in the 125 kg.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 So proud of our Army wrestlers showing the world what Indian discipline and hard work can achieve. Naib Subedar Priya's gold is especially inspiring for young girls across the country. Our forces keep making us proud both on the battlefield and on the mat!
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Priyanka M.
Amazing performance! But I wish we had more coverage of these events on mainstream sports channels. Our wrestlers are achieving so much while cricket gets 90% of airtime. These athletes deserve more recognition and better sponsorship deals too.
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Amit S.
The Army's sports program is truly world-class. Where else can young athletes get such disciplined training while serving the nation? Chandermohan's gold proves our traditional wrestling culture combined with modern techniques is unbeatable. More power to our soldier-athletes!
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Sunita R.
Six gold medals! 😍 This is the India we want to see - strong, determined and victorious. My son trains at a local akhada and these Army wrestlers are his role models. Hope the government provides more facilities at grassroots level to nurture such talent across the country.
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Vikram J.
While celebrating these wins, we must remember the wrestlers who brought shame to the sport recently with their protests. These Army athletes show the true spirit of wrestling - discipline first, medals second. They're the real heroes who bring glory without drama.
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Neha P.
So happy to see women wrestlers like Priya leading the charge! 💪 Hope this inspires more girls to take up combat sports. The Army is showing how gender doesn't limit potential when there's equal opportunity and training. When will we see these champions in Olympics?

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