India’s Success at U23 World Wrestling Championships 2024- The Indian wrestling team concluded the U23 World Wrestling Championships 2024 campaign with an impressive haul of nine medals—one gold, one silver, and seven bronze. The event, hosted by Albania in Tirana, was organized by United World Wrestling (UWW) from October 21 to 27, 2024.
Chirag Chikkara’s Golden Victory
- Gold Medal Highlight: Chirag Chikkara won India’s only gold in the men’s freestyle 57kg category by defeating Abdymalik Karachov of Kyrgyzstan 4-3. He is now the third Indian to win a gold medal at this championship, following Aman Sehrawat (2022) and Reetika Hooda (2023).
- Chikkara’s Path to Gold: He secured the title after winning against opponents from Japan, Russia, and Kazakhstan in the earlier rounds.
Indian Wrestling Team Performance Overview
The Indian team sent 30 participants to the championships. They achieved medals across multiple categories, making India one of the top performers in the event. The team’s overall ranking in men’s freestyle was fourth, trailing behind Iran, Japan, and Azerbaijan.
India’s Medal Winners at U23 World Wrestling Championships 2024
| Serial No. | Wrestler | Category | Medal |
| 1 | Chirag Chikkara | Men’s freestyle 57kg | Gold |
| 2 | Anjli | Women’s freestyle 59kg | Silver |
| 3 | Vishvajit More | Men’s Greco Roman 55kg | Bronze |
| 4 | Monika | Women’s freestyle 68kg | Bronze |
| 5 | Neha Sharma | Women’s freestyle 57kg | Bronze |
| 6 | Shiksha | Women’s freestyle 65kg | Bronze |
| 7 | Abhishek Dhaka | Men’s freestyle 61kg | Bronze |
| 8 | Sujeet | Men’s freestyle 70kg | Bronze |
| 9 | Vicky | Men’s freestyle 97kg | Bronze |
India’s Impressive Journey
India’s performance at this championship was notable, considering the team secured the same number of medals (nine) as the previous year. In 2023, the team earned one gold, two silver, and six bronze medals.
Key Takeaways
- Team Ranking: India finished fourth in men’s freestyle with 82 points.
- International Competitors: Iran, Japan, and Azerbaijan secured higher rankings.
- Strong Comeback: Wrestlers like Sujeet and Vicky showcased resilience by winning bronze after tough battles against strong opponents.
About United World Wrestling (UWW)
United World Wrestling is the global governing body for wrestling. Founded in 1921, its headquarters is in Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland. UWW oversees wrestling competitions worldwide and aims to promote the sport on a global scale.
India’s Success at U23 World Wrestling Championships 2024 – Summary
- India won 9 medals (1 gold, 1 silver, 7 bronze) at the U23 World Wrestling Championships 2024.
- Gold Winner: Chirag Chikkara (men’s freestyle 57kg).
- Event Location: Tirana, Albania (October 21-27, 2024).
- Top Countries: Iran, Japan, Azerbaijan, and India (ranked 4th).
- India’s consistent performance, with nine medals, mirrors last year’s achievements.
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Chirag Chikkara won the gold medal in the men’s freestyle 57kg category.
India won a total of nine medals: 1 gold, 1 silver, and 7 bronze.
Notable winners include Chirag Chikkara (gold), Anjli (silver), and Vishvajit More, Monika, Neha Sharma, Shiksha, Abhishek Dhaka, Sujeet, and Vicky (bronze).
In 2023, India also won nine medals, including 1 gold, 2 silver, and 6 bronze.
The event was held in Tirana, Albania.
The championship is organized by United World Wrestling (UWW), the global governing body of wrestling.
India ranked fourth in the men’s freestyle category with 82 points.
