Indian Under-15 Wrestling Teams shine at the 2025 Asian Championships in Bishkek

Khel Today Bureau

 New Delhi: The Indian Under-15 Wrestling Teams delivered an outstanding performance at the 2025 Under-15 Asian Wrestling Championship held in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) from 4th to 7th July 2025, competing across Free Style, Greco Roman, and Women’s Wrestling categories.

India Crowned Team Champions in Free Style Wrestling

The Indian Under-15 Free Style Wrestling Team emerged as Team Champions, securing a total of 203 points, leaving behind Japan who stood runners-up with 166 points. The Indian contingent claimed 8 medals, including 6 Gold, 1 Silver, and 1 Bronze, dominating the competition.

The medal rush in Free Style began with Vansh Ahlawat, who clinched the first Gold for India by defeating his Japanese opponent in a thrilling bout with a score of 9-8. Motivated by his victory, the team showed exemplary spirit as:

Aaryan (44 kg) defeated a Kyrgyz wrestler by technical superiority (16-6)

Prathmesh Suryakant Patil outplayed his Uzbek opponent with a 7-4 win

Rohit Mann secured a 10-0 technical superiority win over Tajikistan

Sachin (68 kg) pinned his Uzbek rival to win by fall

Kartik (85 kg) battled past Kazakhstan with a 3-1 victory.

Indian Women Wrestlers Secure Team Runner-up Title

The Women’s Wrestling Team displayed a valiant effort, finishing second overall with 202 points, just behind Japan, who scored 217 points. In an intense championship where 7 Gold Medal bouts were contested between India and Japan, India managed to win 2 Golds and a crucial Bronze, eventually bagging a total of 3 Gold, 5 Silver, and 1 Bronze Medal.

Jiya (33 kg) won Gold after a gritty 4-2 win against her Japanese counterpart

Purvi Sharma (66 kg) dominated her Japanese opponent with an 8-0 win

Diksha (39 kg) delivered a commanding performance by defeating her Kyrgyz opponent by fall

In the 58 kg Bronze medal bout, India outclassed Japan to add another medal to the tally.

Despite narrow losses in several finals, the Indian girls displayed commendable skill and determination throughout the championship.

Mixed Results in Greco Roman Style

The Greco Roman team faced tough challenges and finished 5th in the overall medal tally. While most wrestlers lost out in Bronze medal bouts, Abhishek (48 kg) reached the final and secured a Silver Medal, falling short against Kazakhstan with an 8-0 scoreline.

Additionally, Parnam Singh (68 kg) earned a Bronze Medal with a solid 10-1 win over the Kyrgyz wrestler.

The list of the medal winners are as follows:

Gold Medal Winners (09)

41 Kg. / FS Vansh Ahlawat

44 Kg. / FS Aaryan

52 Kg. / FS Prathmesh Suryakant Patil

62 Kg. / FS Rohit Maan

68 Kg. / FS Sachin

85 Kg. / FS Kartik

33 Kg. / WW Jiya

39 Kg. / WW Diksha

66 Kg. / WW Puravi Sharma

Silver Medal Winners (07)

57 Kg. / FS Dinesh Lahu Malpote

36 Kg. / WW Rohini Khanu Devba

42 Kg. / WW Gayatri Shinde

46 Kg. / WW Vaishnavi Amol Torave

54 Kg. / WW Simran

62 Kg. / WW Ankita Kushvaha

48 Kg. / GR Abhishek

Bronze Medal Winners (03)

75 Kg. / FS Love

58 Kg. / WW Sukhman

68 Kg. / GR Parnam Singh

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) congratulates all participating Wrestlers, Coaches, and Support Staff for their relentless efforts and commendable performances. This remarkable showing at the continental level is a testament to India’s growing prowess in youth wrestling and augurs well for the future of Indian wrestling.

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) also appreciates the invaluable support extended by the Sports Authority of India and the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India. The WFI further acknowledges the assistance provided by the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in New Delhi and the Ministry of External Affairs for facilitating the timely issuance of visas for the Indian Wrestling Teams.