India's U17 Women Wrestlers Dominate Asian Championships with 10 Medals
U17 Asian Wrestling: India's women wrestlers bag 10 medals in sweep
Asianet Newsable
Image: Asianet Newsable
At the U17 Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 in Da Nang, Vietnam, India's women wrestlers achieved a remarkable feat, securing 10 medals: 2 gold, 3 silver, and 5 bronze. This performance underscores India's rising dominance in youth wrestling across Asia.
- 01Diksha (43kg) and Garima (73kg) won gold medals, showcasing India's strength in women's wrestling.
- 02India secured three silver medals through Nikita (49kg), Antra (65kg), and Taniya (69kg).
- 03The bronze medalists included Palak (40kg), Anamika (46kg), Akshra (53kg), Sakshi (57kg), and Manya (61kg).
- 04This event marks a 100% podium finish for the Indian women's team, highlighting their depth and consistency.
- 05The Indian men's freestyle team also excelled, winning the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships with a total of 27 medals.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
India's women wrestlers showcased extraordinary talent at the U17 Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 held in Da Nang, Vietnam, achieving a flawless 100% podium finish. The team secured a total of 10 medals: 2 gold, 3 silver, and 5 bronze. Diksha and Garima led the team by clinching gold medals in their respective weight categories of 43kg and 73kg. The silver medals were earned by Nikita (49kg), Antra (65kg), and Taniya (69kg), with Taniya narrowly missing gold in a competitive final. The bronze medalists included Palak (40kg), Anamika (46kg), Akshra (53kg), Sakshi (57kg), and Manya (61kg), all of whom delivered strong performances to secure their spots on the podium. This remarkable achievement reinforces India's position as a dominant force in women's wrestling at the youth level in Asia. Additionally, the Indian men's freestyle team had a stellar outing at the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships, securing the championship title with a total of 27 medals, including 11 gold.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The success of India's women wrestlers at the U17 Asian Championships can inspire younger athletes and promote wrestling as a competitive sport in India.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
What do you think about India's performance in wrestling at the U17 Asian Championships?
Connecting to poll...
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.




