Indian wrestlers win men's freestyle and women's team titles at U23 Asian Championships 2026
India's men's freestyle and women's wrestling teams won the team titles at the 2026 U23 Asian Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam, with the men's freestyle team's 9 medals being India's highest-ever haul at the event.
Summary
Indian wrestlers excelled at the 2026 U23 Asian Wrestling Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam, the Prime Minister noted on 28 May 2026. The men's freestyle and women's wrestling teams won the team titles. The men's freestyle team secured 9 medals including 4 golds â India's highest-ever overall medal haul in U23 Asian Championships history. The women's contingent won 10 medals including 6 golds, and the Greco-Roman team recorded its highest-ever medal count with 8 medals.
Key facts
- Event
- 2026 U23 Asian Wrestling Championships
- Venue
- Da Nang, Vietnam
- Team titles
- Men's freestyle and women's wrestling
- Men's freestyle
- 9 medals incl. 4 gold â highest-ever
- Women
- 10 medals incl. 6 gold
- Greco-Roman
- 8 medals â highest-ever
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where were the 2026 U23 Asian Wrestling Championships, in which India won two team titles, held?
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Correct answer: D â Da Nang, Vietnam
The 2026 U23 Asian Championships were held in Da Nang, Vietnam.
Consider the following statements about India's performance at the 2026 U23 Asian Wrestling Championships: 1. India's women's wrestling team won the team title. 2. India's Greco-Roman team won the most gold medals among the three Indian squads. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A â 1 only
The men's freestyle and women's teams won team titles; the women won 6 golds (the most), while the Greco-Roman team's record was 8 medals overall.