U23 Asia Wrestling C'ships: Mansi, Kajal, Sumit clinch gold as India bags 8 medals on Day 2
Synopsis
India's U23 wrestlers turned Da Nang into a medal factory on Day 2 — three golds, two silvers, three bronzes, and a WFI president running out of superlatives. Mansi Lather's 14-1 demolition and Kajal's 10-0 shutout signal a generation of grapplers ready to step up on the senior circuit.
Key Takeaways
India claimed 8 medals — 3 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze — on Day 2 of the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam .
Mansi Lather won the 68kg women's freestyle gold with a 14-1 win over Uzbekistan's Firuza Esenbaeva.
Kajal claimed the 76kg gold with a dominant 10-0 shutout of Kyrgyzstan's Aizharkyn Zhanybekova.
Greco-Roman wrestler Sumit secured the 63kg gold with a 12-2 win over Uzbekistan's Ozodbek Khalilboev.
Sweety and Neha took silver; Ahilya S.
Shinde , Neeraj Patel , and Rohit Bura claimed bronze.
WFI president Sanjay Singh congratulated all eight medallists and called on the squad to maintain momentum in remaining bouts.
Mansi Lather, Kajal, and Sumit delivered gold-medal performances to power India to a dominant eight-medal haul on Day 2 of the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships at the Tien Son Sport Center in Da Nang, Vietnam, on Sunday, 25 May 2025. The results extended India's strong run at the continental event, with the contingent collecting 3 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze medals across freestyle and Greco-Roman categories.
Gold Medal Performances
Mansi Lather was in commanding form in the 68kg women's freestyle final, overpowering Uzbekistan's Firuza Esenbaeva by a comprehensive 14-1 scoreline. Kajal was equally dominant in the 76kg bout, blanking Kyrgyzstan's Aizharkyn Zhanybekova 10-0 to claim gold without conceding a single point.
In the Greco-Roman discipline, Sumit secured the 63kg title with a clinical 12-2 victory over Uzbekistan's Ozodbek Khalilboev, rounding off a golden Day 2 for the Indian wrestling squad.
Silver Medals for Sweety and Neha
Sweety fought hard in her final but narrowly fell short, losing 5-7 to Vietnam's Ngoc L. Do to settle for silver. Neha was equally spirited in the 59kg title clash before going down 5-9 to Uzbekistan's Laylokhon Sobirova, securing India's second silver of the day.
Bronze Medal Wins
Ahilya S. Shinde delivered a comprehensive 13-2 victory over Kyrgyzstan's Arruke Kadyrbek Kyzy in her bronze medal playoff. Neeraj Patel, competing in the Greco-Roman 55kg category that carried over from Day 1, blanked Kazakhstan's Rauan Bekimov 8-0 to claim bronze with a flawless display of technique.
Rohit Bura rounded off the day's medal haul with a commanding 9-0 win over Kyrgyzstan's Artykbek Alymbek Uulu in the 87kg Greco-Roman bronze medal bout.
WFI President Reacts
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Sanjay Singh hailed the contingent's efforts. 'Our young wrestlers have done us exceptionally proud today with their phenomenal performances on the mat. Winning gold and adding so many medals at a prestigious continental event shows the depth, determination, and discipline of Indian wrestling,' he said.
Singh extended congratulations to all eight medallists and expressed hope that 'the rest of the team continues this positive momentum in the upcoming bouts.' Notably, this strong showing underscores India's growing depth in age-group wrestling, a discipline where the country has consistently punched above its weight at Asian-level competitions in recent years.
Point of View
10-0, 12-2, 9-0) suggest India is not just participating at this level but dominating it. The real question is whether this pipeline converts to senior-circuit success, where past U23 standouts have sometimes plateaued. WFI's public congratulations are welcome, but the federation's credibility rests on whether these athletes receive consistent international exposure and coaching continuity heading into the senior Asian and World Championship cycles.
NationPress
14 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many medals did India win on Day 2 of the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships?
India won 8 medals on Day 2 — 3 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze — at the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam, on 25 May 2025.
Who won gold medals for India at the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships?
Mansi Lather (68kg women's freestyle), Kajal (76kg women's freestyle), and Sumit (63kg Greco-Roman) each won gold medals for India on Day 2 of the tournament.
Where are the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 being held?
The U23 Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 are being held at the Tien Son Sport Center in Da Nang, Vietnam.
Who are the silver and bronze medallists from India on Day 2?
Sweety and Neha won silver medals, while Ahilya S. Shinde, Neeraj Patel, and Rohit Bura claimed bronze medals for India on Day 2.
What did WFI president Sanjay Singh say about India's performance?
WFI president Sanjay Singh said the young wrestlers had done India 'exceptionally proud' and that their performances showed 'the depth, determination, and discipline of Indian wrestling.' He congratulated all eight medallists and urged the remaining squad to maintain the momentum.
