India Women Win 10 Medals at U17 Asian Wrestling Championships 2026, Complete Perfect Podium Sweep
India's women's wrestling team delivered a sensational performance at the U17 Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 in Vietnam, winning medals in all 10 weight categories. The team finished with two gold, three silver, and five bronze medals, highlighting the country's growing strength in age-group wrestling.
May 30, 2026: India's women's wrestling team produced a remarkable performance at the U17 Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 in Da Nang, Vietnam, by securing medals in all 10 weight categories and achieving a perfect podium record. The young Indian wrestlers showcased their talent and consistency throughout the competition, finishing with a total of 10 medals, including two gold, three silver, and five bronze medals. The outstanding campaign once again highlighted the strength of India's wrestling pipeline and the country's growing dominance in women's wrestling at the junior level.
The gold medals came through Diksha and Garima, who delivered dominant performances in their respective categories. Competing in the 43kg division, Diksha looked unstoppable throughout the tournament. She began her campaign with commanding victories over opponents from Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam before defeating Kyrgyzstan's Asangaryeva 6-0 in the final to claim the gold medal. In the 73kg category, Garima produced one of the most impressive performances of the championship. The Indian wrestler showcased her attacking skills and wrestling intelligence to overpower Mongolia's Namuuntsetseg Batbold 18-6 in the final, securing India's second gold medal. Their victories not only strengthened India's position in the medal standings but also demonstrated the depth of talent emerging through the country's youth wrestling system.
Three Wrestlers Reach Finals to Secure Silver Medals
India's medal tally received a further boost from Nikita, Antra, and Taniya, who all advanced to the finals of their respective weight categories before settling for silver medals. Nikita enjoyed an excellent run in the 49kg division and reached the gold-medal match after a series of impressive victories. However, she was unable to overcome China's Yuan Yuting in the final and eventually lost 2-10 to finish with silver. Antra also impressed throughout the competition in the 65kg category. One of the highlights of her campaign was a hard-fought semifinal victory over a Japanese opponent, which secured her place in the final. Despite her strong efforts, she fell 0-5 to China's Siyu Wei in the title clash and had to settle for second place.
Taniya added another silver medal in the 69kg category after producing several strong performances en route to the final. She fought valiantly in the championship bout against Khadisha Flyuk but could not cross the final hurdle. Although all three wrestlers narrowly missed out on gold, their performances played a crucial role in India's overall success and reflected the competitive standards maintained by the Indian contingent throughout the tournament.
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Bronze Medals Complete India's Perfect Podium Record
The remaining five Indian wrestlers ensured that every member of the women's team returned home with a medal. Palak secured a bronze medal in the 40kg category after defeating Aruuke Nurbekovna Nurbekova in the bronze-medal bout. In the 46kg division, Anamika added another podium finish for India with a victory over Inzhu Bakkozha. Akshra followed suit in the 53kg category, defeating Ema Arakawa to claim a bronze medal.
Sakshi also made a strong comeback in the 57kg category. After suffering a narrow defeat in the semifinals, she responded brilliantly by dominating Kazakhstan's Arina Kuanyshova 10-0 in the bronze-medal playoff. Her convincing victory highlighted the fighting spirit shown by the Indian wrestlers throughout the competition. Manya completed India's medal tally in the 61kg division after defeating Aigerim Polatbay in the bronze-medal match, ensuring that India achieved an extraordinary clean sweep of podium finishes.
The 10-medal haul underlined India's consistency across every weight category and reinforced the country's reputation as one of Asia's strongest wrestling nations. More importantly, the performance showcased the emergence of a new generation of talented wrestlers capable of competing at the highest levels. Coming just days after India's impressive showing at the U23 Asian Championships, the success in Da Nang further highlighted the depth of talent within the country's wrestling ecosystem.
For Indian wrestling, the results are a significant boost ahead of future international competitions. The performances of Diksha, Garima, Nikita, Antra, Taniya, and the other medal winners demonstrated that the country's investment in grassroots development continues to bear fruit. With every wrestler returning with a medal and several athletes displaying championship-winning potential, the U17 Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 could be remembered as another important milestone in the growth of Indian women's wrestling.