Sujeet Kalkal Shines with Gold at Budapest Wrestling Ranking Series
Bhubaneswar : India’s Sujeet Kalkal, fresh off his triumph at the U23 Asian Championships, claimed the gold medal in the men’s 65kg freestyle category at the Polyák Imre & Varga János Memorial Ranking Series in Budapest, Hungary.
Gold Medal Match: Sujeet overpowered Ali Rahimzade of Azerbaijan, a multiple-time European bronze medallist, with a decisive 5-1 victory in the final.
Dominant Run: Earlier, Sujeet notched up an 11-0 technical superiority win over Islam Dudaev of Albania, who is a Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist.
Notable Opponents Defeated:
Khamzat Arsamerzouev (France), European silver medallist
Vazgen Tevanyan (Armenia), a formidable international competitor
Achievements in 2025
U23 Asian Champion: Won gold in Vietnam in June 2025.
Consistent Podium Finisher: Previously secured bronze at the U23 World Championships (70kg) in 2024.
Sujeet’s consistent victories at the U23 and senior international levels highlight his emergence as a major wrestling force for India. His success in Budapest marks India’s first gold at a Wrestling Ranking Series event in 2025 and establishes him as a rising star on the global stage.
