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The U-20 National Wrestling Championships in Kota witnessed Haryana's remarkable dominance across Freestyle, Greco-Roman, and Women's Wrestling categories. Young athletes from across India showcased exceptional skills and competitive spirit during the thrilling tournament. State ministers Raksha Nikhil Khadse and Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore were present to appreciate the athletes' performances. Odisha made history by winning its first-ever bronze medal in the 130 kg Greco-Roman category.

Key Points: Haryana Dominates U-20 National Wrestling Championships

  • Haryana wins top honors in all three wrestling styles
  • Odisha secures first-ever bronze in Greco-Roman
  • Prestigious U-20 National Wrestling Championship concludes
  • Top athletes emerge across multiple weight categories
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U-20 National Wrestling: Haryana tops team rankings in all three styles; Odisha bags first medal

Haryana sweeps team championships in Freestyle, Greco-Roman, and Women's Wrestling at Kota's national wrestling event

"Outstanding performance showcasing wrestling excellence - Wrestling Federation of India"

Kota (Rajasthan), April 22

Haryana won the team championship in all three sections -- freestyle, Greco-Roman, and Women's Wrestling -- as the Under-20 National Wrestling Championship concluded on Tuesday at the Raghurai Indoor Sports Complex, Kota, with thrilling final bouts and the announcement of team rankings.

On the concluding day, competitions were held in the remaining weight categories, which included three in Freestyle, three in Women's Wrestling, and four in Greco-Roman style in the event organized by the Rajasthan State Wrestling Association under the aegis of the Wrestling Federation of India.

The day began with the official weigh-in at 7:00 AM, and bouts commenced at 9:30 AM, drawing large crowds and enthusiastic support from fans and officials alike.

A major highlight of the day was the presence of Raksha Nikhil Khadse, Hon'ble State Minister for Sports & Youth Affairs, and Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Sports Minister of Rajasthan, who attended the event and appreciated the performances of young athletes.

One of the most inspiring moments came from Odisha, as a wrestler from the state clinched their first-ever bronze medal in the 130 kg Greco-Roman category, marking a proud milestone.

Haryana showcased outstanding performance and dominance by winning the team championship in all three styles -- Free Style, Greco-Roman, and Women's Wrestling.

Haryana won the first position in the Freestyle section with 194 points with Delhi taking second place with 157 points and Maharashtra coming third with 129 points.

In the Greco-Roman Style, Haryana took the first position with 195 points, Delhi against bagged the second spot with 132 points while the third position went to Uttar Pradesh with 129 points, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) informed in a release on Tuesday.

In Women's Wrestling, Haryana again topped the team rankings with 215 points, Delhi finished second with 162 points, while Maharashtra ended third with 140 points.

The final results:

Freestyle

65 Kg.

Gold Ashwani HAR

Silver Manish MAH

Bronze P. Nikhil TEL

Bronze Abhinav HP

79 Kg.

Gold Amit SSCB

Silver Sumit HP

Bronze Jatin CHD

Bronze Palwinder HAR

92 Kg.

Gold Sachin HAR

Silver Abhishek DEL

Bronze Shriyansh MAH

Bronze Yashwant UP

Greco-Roman Style

63 Kg.

Gold Mukul Chauhan UP

Silver Aryanvir PUB

Bronze Sarang MAH

Bronze Varun HAR

77 Kg.

Gold Aman HAR

Silver Nishant CHD

Bronze Sunny UP

Bronze Sagar DEL

82 Kg.

Gold Prince HAR

Silver Manjit PUB

Bronze Amarjeet J&K

Bronze Kapil CHD

130 Kg.

Gold Uttam Rana UP

Silver Joginder HAR

Bronze Justin PUB

Bronze Satyanarayan ODS

Women's Wrestling

53 Kg.

Gold Himanshi HAR

Silver Tanya DEL

Bronze Kavita Malu RAJ

Bronze Mihika MP

59Kg.

Gold Muskan. HAR

Silver Tanvi MAH

Bronze Anjali Sahu RAJ

Bronze Divya DEL

68 Kg.

Gold Drishti. DEL

Silver Kirti HAR

Bronze Bhoomi UP

Bronze Roshani MAH

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Rahul K.
Haryana continues to dominate wrestling like no other state! Their performance across all styles is just incredible 👏 Can't wait to see these young athletes at international competitions soon!
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Priya M.
So proud of Odisha for their first medal! That bronze in Greco-Roman must mean the world to them. Hope this inspires more young wrestlers from the state to take up the sport 💪
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Amit S.
While Haryana's dominance is impressive, I wish we saw more states competing at that level. The gap between Haryana and others seems too big - maybe WFI should focus on talent development in other regions too?
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Sunita R.
The women's wrestling results are especially exciting! Himanshi and Muskan from Haryana were outstanding. Great to see more girls taking up wrestling seriously. Future Olympic champions in the making!
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Vikram J.
That 130kg Greco-Roman final must have been intense! Uttam Rana from UP taking gold against Haryana's Joginder. Big boys putting on a show 💥
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Neha P.
Kudos to Rajasthan for organizing this event so well! The crowd support mentioned in the article shows how much people love wrestling. More states should host such tournaments regularly.

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