India's Greco-Roman Wrestlers Shine with Five Medals at U23 Asian Championships
Suraj and Sagar win silver as Greco-Roman wrestlers win five medals
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India's Greco-Roman wrestlers had a strong start at the U23 Asian Championships in New Delhi, winning five medals on the opening day. Suraj Singh and Sagar Singh secured silver medals, while Sachin Kumar, Rohit, and Hardeep earned bronze in their respective categories.
- 01Suraj Singh competed in the 60kg category, losing the final 0-4 to Aibek Aitbekov from Kazakhstan.
- 02Sagar Singh finished second in the 67kg category, suffering a technical superiority defeat (0-9) against Aytjan Khalmakhanov of Uzbekistan.
- 03Sachin Kumar claimed bronze in the 77kg category despite a 3-10 loss to Kazakhstan's Alikhan Dursunov.
- 04Rohit and Hardeep also secured bronze medals in their weight classes, with Rohit losing narrowly 3-5 to Bekhruz Barnoev from Uzbekistan.
- 05Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh praised the wrestlers' determination and discipline, highlighting the progress of Indian Greco-Roman wrestling.
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India's Greco-Roman wrestlers made a remarkable impact at the U23 Asian Championships held in New Delhi, clinching five medals on the first day of competition. Suraj Singh and Sagar Singh both earned silver medals in their categories, with Suraj finishing second in the 60kg category after a 0-4 defeat to Kazakhstan's Aibek Aitbekov. Sagar also showcased impressive skills in the 67kg category but lost to Uzbekistan's Aytjan Khalmakhanov by technical superiority, ending the final at 0-9. Additionally, Sachin Kumar secured a bronze medal in the 77kg category despite a loss to Kazakhstan’s Alikhan Dursunov. Rohit and Hardeep also contributed to the medal tally with bronze finishes in their respective weight classes. WFI president Sanjay Singh commended the athletes for their determination and discipline, noting the significant progress of Indian Greco-Roman wrestling at the continental level. The competition continues with more Indian wrestlers set to compete in upcoming bouts.
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The success of the wrestlers boosts India's reputation in Greco-Roman wrestling and inspires young athletes in the country.
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