THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU
NEW DELHI, MAY 30, 2026
India’s women wrestlers delivered a spectacular and flawless performance
at the U-17 Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 in Da Nang, Vietnam, achieving a
remarkable 100 percent podium success rate and bringing home an impressive
tally of 10 medals, including 2 gold, 3 silver and 5 bronze.
Leading India’s medal charge were Diksha (43kg) and Garima (73kg), who
produced commanding displays in their respective finals to secure gold medals
and reaffirm the country's growing dominance in age-group women’s wrestling on
the continental stage.
Adding to the nation’s success, Nikita (49kg), Antra (65kg) and Taniya
(69kg) claimed silver medals after reaching the finals in their respective
weight categories. Taniya finished runner-up following a hard-fought title
clash against Khadisha Flyuk, while Nikita and Antra also delivered spirited
performances before settling for silver in their championship bouts.
India’s bronze medal winners further highlighted the depth of talent in
the squad. Palak (40kg), Anamika (46kg), Akshra (53kg), Sakshi (57kg) and Manya
(61kg) all secured podium finishes through impressive performances in their
respective bronze medal matches. Palak defeated Aruuke Nurbekovna Nurbekova,
Anamika overcame Inzhu Bakkozha, Akshra beat Ema Arakawa, Sakshi got the better
of Shiying Wang, and Manya defeated Aigerim Polatbay to seal bronze medals for
India.
The clean sweep of podium finishes underscores the exceptional depth,
consistency and competitive strength of India’s women wrestlers at the
grassroots and developmental levels. The outstanding performance in Vietnam
further reinforces India’s status as one of the emerging powerhouses in Asian
wrestling and reflects the effectiveness of the country’s sustained efforts in
nurturing young sporting talent.
