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The Under-20 National Wrestling Championship began in Kota with a grand inauguration by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Young wrestlers from Delhi, Haryana, and Maharashtra dominated the opening day's freestyle and Greco-Roman matches. The event showcases India's next generation of wrestling talent across multiple weight categories. The championship continues with more exciting matches scheduled over the next two days.

Key Points: Under-20 National Wrestling Championship Kicks Off in Kota

  • Om Birla inaugurates U-20 Wrestling Nationals in Kota
  • Delhi and Haryana dominate freestyle & Greco-Roman categories
  • Maharashtra and Haryana shine in women's wrestling
  • Event aims to scout future wrestling stars
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Under-20 National Wrestling Championship begins in Kota from April 20 to 22

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurates U-20 Wrestling Nationals in Kota, featuring top young talents across freestyle, Greco-Roman, and women's categories.

"The championship serves as a vital platform for identifying and nurturing young wrestling talent across India. – WFI Press Release"

Kota, April 21

The Under-20 National Wrestling Championship is being organised by the Rajasthan State Wrestling Association under the aegis of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) at the Raghurai Indoor Sports Complex, Kota, which started on on April 20 and will go on till 2025.

The championship was inaugurated by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Om Birla, amidst a grand opening ceremony attended by senior officials, coaches, athletes, and enthusiastic spectators, as per the WFI press release.

On the first day of the competition, matches were held in the following categories: 4 weight categories of Free Style, 3 weight categories of Greco-Roman Style and 3 weight categories of Women's Wrestling.

Results of the above categories are as follows:

Free Style

57 Kg:Gold - Ankush (Delhi)Silver - Tushar (Haryana)Bronze - Abhishek (Madhya Pradesh)Bronze Vaibhav (Services)

70 Kg: Gold - Sagar (Delhi)Silver - Tushant (Maharashtra)Bronze - Rohit (Madhya Pradesh)Bronze - Mallikarjun (Karnataka)

86 Kg:Gold - Sachin (Haryana)Silver - Dev Rana (Delhi)Bronze - Arjun (Maharashtra)Bronze Timman (Karnataka)

125 Kg:Gold - Jaspooran (Punjab)Silver - Ronak (Delhi)Bronze - Krishanveer (Rajasthan)Bronze - Rajat (Haryana)

Greco-Roman Style:

60 Kg:Gold - Suraj (Haryana)Silver - Samarth (Maharashtra)Bronze - Mahadev (Services)Bronze - Shubham (Delhi)

72 Kg:

Gold Akash (Haryana)Silver - Vishal (Uttar Prsdesh)Bronze - Mahesh (Madhya Pradesh)Bronze - Vikas (Chandigarh)

97 Kg:Gold - Naman (Delhi)Silver - Vikrant (Haryana)Bronze - Raghuvendra (KarnatakaBronze - Yadhvinders (Rajasthan)

Women Wrestling

55 Kg:Gold - Reena (Haryana)Silver - Hanshaben (Madhya Pradesh)Bronze - Ahilya (Maharashtra)Bronze - Priya (Uttar Pradesh)

62Kg:

Gold - Pragati (Maharashtra)Silver - Anjali (Haryana)Bronze - Kashish (Uttar Pradesh)Bronze - Nitika (Delhi)

76 Kg:

Gold - Priya (Haryana)Silver - Itisha (Uttar Pradesh)Bronze - Maya (Rajasthan)Bronze - Deepika (Chandigarh).

The championship will continue today with matches scheduled in 3 weight categories of FS, 3 weight categories of Greco Roman Style and 4 weight categories of Women's Wrestling.

The Under-20 National Wrestling Championship serves as a vital platform for identifying and nurturing young talent across the country, and contributes significantly to the growth and development of wrestling in India.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Amazing to see so much young talent! Haryana and Delhi seem to be dominating as usual. Hope we can see some of these wrestlers in Olympics someday 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
So proud of all the women wrestlers! Reena and Pragati were absolutely phenomenal. More power to these young athletes 💪
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Amit S.
While the event seems well-organized, I wish there was more media coverage. These young athletes deserve more recognition for their hard work.
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Sunita R.
Attended the event yesterday! The energy was electric âš¡ Sachin from Haryana in 86kg was my favorite to watch - such technical brilliance at such young age!
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Vikram J.
Great to see wrestling getting this kind of platform. But I noticed some states aren't represented at all - maybe WFI should work on expanding reach to northeastern states too?
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Neha P.
My brother competed in Greco-Roman 60kg! Didn't medal but the experience was priceless. Thanks to all organizers and coaches for this opportunity 🙏

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