Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – Former U17 World Champion Suraj has etched his name in Indian wrestling history, securing a gold medal in the 60kg Greco-Roman category at the Asian U20 Wrestling Championships 2025 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. This victory, achieved on July 10, 2025, marks India’s first Asian U20 Greco-Roman gold medal in six years, capping off an impressive performance by the Indian squad.
A Golden Performance
The 20-year-old Suraj showcased his dominance by overpowering local favorite Erbol Tilekmetovic in a commanding final match. His triumph was the highlight of a strong showing for the Indian Greco-Roman team, who finished their campaign with a commendable total of five medals.
India’s Strong Greco-Roman Showing
Beyond Suraj’s golden feat, the Indian Greco-Roman wrestlers demonstrated exceptional skill and resilience against formidable international competition:
- Varun secured a silver medal in the 63kg category, displaying impressive form throughout his bouts.
- Rohit added another silver to India’s tally in the 87kg division, battling fiercely to reach the final.
- Prince, competing in the 82kg weight class, earned a well-deserved bronze medal.
- Naman contributed to the medal haul with a bronze in the 97kg division.
These five medalists collectively underscored India’s burgeoning depth in Greco-Roman wrestling at the junior level, signaling a promising future for the discipline.
Momentum for Women’s Freestyle
With the Greco-Roman events now concluded, attention at the Asian U20 Wrestling Championships turns to the women’s freestyle competition, which is set to begin tomorrow. Indian wrestlers will aim to carry forward the momentum generated by their Greco-Roman counterparts and add further medals to the country’s tally in Bishkek.
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