The 2026 U20 Asian Wrestling Championships are set to get underway in Pattaya, Thailand, bringing together the continent’s most promising young wrestlers for five days of high-intensity competition. Running from July 1 to July 5, the championship will feature contests in Greco-Roman, Women’s Wrestling, and Freestyle, with a total of 120 medals to be awarded across all weight categories.
Traditional wrestling powerhouses India, Iran, Japan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan are expected to lead the medal race, while several emerging nations will also be aiming to make their mark on the continental stage.
Championship Schedule
Day 1 – July 1 (Greco-Roman)
Qualification rounds and semifinals: 55kg, 63kg, 77kg, 87kg, 130kg
Repechage rounds
Medal bouts from 6:00 PM (local time)
Day 2 – July 2 (Greco-Roman)
Qualification rounds and semifinals: 60kg, 67kg, 72kg, 82kg, 97kg
Repechage rounds
Medal bouts from 6:00 PM
Day 3 – July 3 (Women’s Wrestling)
All 10 weight categories
Qualification rounds, repechage and medal matches
Day 4 – July 4 (Men’s Freestyle)
57kg, 65kg, 70kg, 79kg, 97kg
Qualification rounds, repechage and finals
Day 5 – July 5 (Men’s Freestyle)
61kg, 74kg, 86kg, 92kg, 125kg
Qualification rounds, repechage and medal bouts
Live Streaming and Official Coverage
Fans across the world can follow every bout live through the official United World Wrestling platform and the UWW App. The governing body is also providing comprehensive championship coverage, including:
Live streaming of every mat
Live brackets
Match-by-match results
Team rankings
Athlete entries
Championship news and photographs
Medal Race to Watch
With several reigning junior continental medalists and future Olympic hopefuls in action, the tournament promises a fierce battle for team honours. India will be looking to challenge the established dominance of Iran and Japan, while Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are expected to field strong squads across all three wrestling styles.
As the first medals are decided in the Greco-Roman competition, Pattaya is ready to host one of Asia’s most important age-group wrestling events, offering young athletes a valuable opportunity to establish themselves on the international stage.
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