Indian wrestlers shine at Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 with four silver and five bronze medals. Check out the highlights and medal tally as they gear up for Paris 2024 Olympics qualifiers.
Asian Wrestling Championships 2024
The Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan witnessed a commendable performance by Indian wrestlers, who clinched a total of nine medals – four silvers and five bronzes. Despite facing stiff competition, the Indian contingent showcased their skill and determination throughout the six-day event.
The 2024 Asian Wrestling Championships is the 20th edition of Asian Wrestling Championships of combined events, and took place from 11 to 16 April in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Iran’s men’s Greco-Roman wrestling team claimed the title of the 2024 Asian Wrestling Championships on Tuesday.
A contingent of 30 Indian wrestlers, evenly distributed across men’s freestyle, men’s Greco-Roman, and women’s freestyle categories, participated in the prestigious tournament.
Medal Tally for Indian Wrestlers
Asian Wrestling Championships 2024: Indian medal winners
| Weight Category | Medal | Wrestler |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s 57kg | Silver | Udit |
| Women’s 68kg | Silver | Radhika |
| Women’s 53kg | Silver | Anju |
| Women’s 72kg | Silver | Harshita |
| Men’s 70kg | Bronze | Abhimanyou |
| Men’s 97kg | Bronze | Vicky |
| Women’s 50kg | Bronze | Shivanee Pawar |
| Women’s 65kg | Bronze | Antim |
| Women’s 62kg | Bronze | Manisha |
Highlights of Indian Performance
- Men’s Freestyle: Udit, the reigning U20 Asian champion, showcased his prowess by securing the silver medal in the 57kg category. Abhimanyou (70kg) and Vicky (97kg) displayed exceptional skills to claim bronze medals in their respective weight divisions.
- Women’s Freestyle: Radhika (68kg), Anju (53kg), and Harshita (72kg) demonstrated resilience and technique to bag silver medals in their respective weight categories. Shivanee Pawar (50kg), Antim (65kg), and Manisha (62kg) exhibited stellar performances to clinch bronze medals.
- Greco-Roman Category: Despite the valiant efforts of Indian Greco-Roman wrestlers, they were unable to secure podium finishes in this edition of the championships.
Road to Paris 2024 Olympics
The Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 served as a crucial platform for wrestlers aiming to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics. With the Asian Olympic Wrestling Qualifiers scheduled to commence at the same venue on April 19, many top Indian wrestlers opted to focus on the qualifiers, leading to their absence from this tournament.
India has secured only one Olympic quota in wrestling so far, with Antim Panghal earning it after her remarkable performance in the women’s 53kg category at the 2023 World Championships.
