U20 Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 Set to Begin in Pattaya: Full Schedule, Live Streaming, Results and Brackets

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.