India has achieved a historic milestone at the Under-23 Wrestling World Championships in Tirana, Albania, as Vishvajit More clinched the nation’s first-ever medal in the tournament. Competing in the men’s 55kg Greco-Roman category, More showcased exceptional skill and determination, securing the bronze medal with a triumphant 14-10 victory against Adam Ulbashev. This thrilling match saw More battle back after facing an early deficit, ultimately earning a well-deserved podium finish.
The gold medal in the category was claimed by Ali Abdollah Ahmadi Vafa, who emerged victorious against Rashad Mammadov with a score of 11-3. Sharing the bronze medal with More was Kohel Yamagiwa.
More’s journey to the podium was marked by a tough semifinal clash against Vafa, where he held a lead early on before succumbing to a 5-14 defeat.
Adding to India’s promising performance at the championships, Anjly has advanced to the final in the women’s 59kg category. Demonstrating her dominance, Anjly secured a decisive victory by fall against Aurora Russo of Italy, culminating in a 4-0 score in the semifinal. She will now face Solimiia Vynnyk of Ukraine in the final, with the chance to add a second medal to India’s tally.
This achievement marks a significant moment for Indian wrestling on the international stage, highlighting the nation’s rising prowess in the sport. With more exciting matches to come, the Under-23 Wrestling World Championships promise to be a thrilling spectacle for Indian fans as they witness the next generation of wrestling talent.
