India win 17 medals at Ulaanbaatar Open, freestyle unit claims 7 on final day
Synopsis
India's wrestlers delivered one of their strongest continental showings in years at the Ulaanbaatar Open, claiming 17 medals and the historic Greco-Roman team title with 119 points — finishing second only to Russia in Men's Freestyle. With gold medals spread across all three disciplines, this isn't a one-event spike; it's a depth signal ahead of a loaded international calendar.
Key Takeaways
India finished the Ulaanbaatar Open Senior Ranking Series with 17 medals across Greco-Roman, Men's Freestyle, and Women's Wrestling.
The Greco-Roman unit won the overall team championship with a dominant 119 points .
India placed second in the Men's Freestyle team rankings, behind only Russia .
Deepak (61kg), Sagar Jaglan (74kg), and Dinesh (125kg) claimed freestyle gold on the final day, 8 June .
The Women's Wrestling squad contributed 7 medals , including gold for Manisha , Neha , and Kajal .
WFI President Sanjay Singh described the haul as 'a historic milestone for Indian wrestling.'
India concluded the Ulaanbaatar Open Senior Ranking Series with a commanding 17-medal haul across Greco-Roman, Men's Freestyle, and Women's Wrestling categories, finishing in the top three of the overall tournament team rankings. The freestyle unit delivered a strong final-day performance on 8 June, adding three gold medals and four bronze medals to seal a memorable campaign.
Final Day Freestyle Highlights
Deepak opened the gold rush with a dominant 6-0 win over Kazakhstan's Assyl Aitakyn in the 61kg category. Sagar Jaglan followed with a tightly contested 3-2 victory over Russia's Tamir Eshinimaev in the 74kg final, while Dinesh sealed the day's third gold with a composed 2-0 defeat of Kazakhstan's Yedige Kassimbek in the 125kg bout. Bronze medals on the day went to Sumit (57kg), Kumar Mohit (65kg), Jaideep (74kg), and Vicky (97kg).
India's Historic Greco-Roman Campaign
Earlier in the tournament, the Greco-Roman unit produced one of Indian wrestling's landmark results, clinching the overall team championship with a dominant 119 points. Sunil won gold in the 87kg category with a 4-1 win over Azad Salidinov, while Nitesh took the 97kg title with a commanding 13-9 scoreline against Nurassyl Amanaly. Sahil added a bronze in the 60kg division.
Women's Wrestling Delivers Seven Medals
The Women's Wrestling squad contributed heavily to India's overall tally with a seven-medal haul. Gold medals came from Manisha (57kg, defeating Sim Son of DPR Korea 3-1), Neha (59kg, defeating Pyol Hong of DPR Korea 5-3), and Kajal (76kg, defeating Nigeria's Damola H Ojo 8-0). Bronze medals were secured by Neelam (50kg), Hansika Lamba (55kg), Mansi (62kg), and Priya (76kg).
What the WFI Said
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Singh called the result historic. 'The phenomenal success of our freestyle squad in securing the runner-up position, coupled with our Greco-Roman team clinching the overall championship, is a historic milestone for Indian wrestling,' Singh said. 'Winning 17 medals against world-class competition highlights the competitive depth of our athletes in the continental space.'
India's Standing and What Comes Next
In the Men's Freestyle team rankings, India finished second, behind only Russia. The overall medal count placed India firmly in the top three of the combined tournament standings. This comes amid a broader push by Indian wrestling to build continental momentum ahead of major international events later in 2025. The results signal growing depth across all three wrestling disciplines, with multiple medal winners emerging from outside the established elite.
Point of View
But the spread of medal winners — many of them outside the headline names — suggests the talent pipeline is widening. The WFI would do well to use this momentum to push for better competition exposure, not just celebrate the tally.
NationPress
5 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many medals did India win at the Ulaanbaatar Open 2025?
India won 17 medals in total at the Ulaanbaatar Open Senior Ranking Series, spread across Greco-Roman, Men's Freestyle, and Women's Wrestling categories. The haul placed India in the top three of the overall tournament team standings.
Did India win the team championship at the Ulaanbaatar Open?
India won the overall team championship in the Greco-Roman division with 119 points. In Men's Freestyle, India finished as runners-up, second only to Russia.
Who won gold medals for India on the final day at Ulaanbaatar?
Deepak (61kg), Sagar Jaglan (74kg), and Dinesh (125kg) each won gold medals for India on the final day of the tournament on 8 June. All three victories came in the Men's Freestyle category.
How did India's women wrestlers perform at the Ulaanbaatar Open?
The Women's Wrestling squad claimed seven medals, including gold for Manisha (57kg), Neha (59kg), and Kajal (76kg). Bronze medals went to Neelam (50kg), Hansika Lamba (55kg), Mansi (62kg), and Priya (76kg).
What did WFI President Sanjay Singh say about India's performance?
WFI President Sanjay Singh called the result 'a historic milestone for Indian wrestling,' saying the 17-medal haul against world-class competition highlighted the competitive depth of Indian athletes at the continental level.
