WFI Holds Trials for Asian Wrestling Championships Amid Sehrawat's Injury

Synopsis

In a recent selection event, reigning Olympic bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat could not participate due to injury, while world championship medalists Antim Panghal and Deepak Punia successfully secured their spots for the upcoming 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship set in Amman, Jordan.

Key Takeaways

Aman Sehrawat missed trials due to an injury.
World champions Antim Panghal and Deepak Punia qualified.
The 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship is in Amman, Jordan.
Trials held at Indira Gandhi Sports Complex.
WFI aims to support Indian wrestling excellence.

New Delhi, March 15 (NationPress) The current Olympic bronze medalist Aman Sehrawat was unable to qualify for the team, while world championship medalists Antim Panghal and Deepak Punia secured their places in the lineup for the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship, set to take place in Amman, Jordan later this month.

While both Antim and Deepak successfully passed the selection trials held on Saturday, Sehrawat, who earned a bronze in the men's 57 kg freestyle division, was unable to compete due to an injury, as reported by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).

The WFI conducted the selection trials at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi, finalizing the Indian team for the upcoming championship scheduled for March 25 to 30.

The trials were managed by the WFI Selection Committee, which included WFI President Sanjay Kumar Singh, Vice President Jai Prakash, Olympian S.P. Deshwal, and Olympic Medallist Yogeshwar Dutt. The WFI invited top wrestlers from all over the nation to ensure a competitive and transparent selection process.

The WFI congratulated all chosen wrestlers and wished them luck in the championship.

Sanjay Singh, president of the WFI, stated that the organization is dedicated to promoting excellence in wrestling and ensuring that Indian wrestlers continue to excel on the global stage.

Indian wrestling teams include:

Freestyle: 57 kg: Chirag, 61 kg: Udit, 65 kg: Sujit, 70 kg: Vishal Kaliraman, 74 kg: Jaideep, 79 kg: Chandermohan, 86 kg: Mukul Dahiya, 92 kg: Deepak Punia, 97 kg: Jointy Kumar, 125 kg: Dinesh

Greco-Roman Style: 55 kg: Nitin, 60 kg: Sumit, 63 kg: Umesh, 67 kg: Neeraj, 72 kg: Kuldeep Malik, 77 kg: Sagar, 82 kg: Rahul, 87 kg: Sunil Kumar, 97 kg: Nitesh, 130 kg: Prem.

Women's wrestling: 50 kg: Ankush, 53 kg: Antim Phangal, 55 kg: Nishu, 57 kg: Neha Sharma, 60 kg: Muskan, 62 kg: Anisha, 65 kg: Monika, 68 kg: Mansi Lathar, 72 kg: Jyoti Berwal, 76 kg: Reetika.