India's freestyle wrestlers win 9 medals at U23 Asian Championships in Da Nang
Synopsis
India's freestyle wrestlers have stormed to nine medals at the U23 Asian Championships in Da Nang — four of them gold — with Kumar Mohit's 12-4 demolition and Chandermohan's nail-biting 7-6 win headlining Day 4. With two bouts still to go, India is on course to challenge Central Asian dominance at the under-23 level.
Key Takeaways
Kumar Mohit won gold in the 65kg category with a 12-4 win over Kyrgyzstan's Oskonbai A.
Chandermohan claimed the 79kg gold with a 7-6 victory over Kazakhstan's Yerkhan Abil .
India's freestyle tally stands at nine medals — 4 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze — with bouts still underway.
WFI President Sanjay Singh congratulated the squad and expressed hope for further medals on Day 4 evening.
Two more Indian wrestlers are yet to compete in their medal bouts at the U23 Asian Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam .
Indian freestyle wrestlers delivered a commanding performance at the U23 Asian Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam, claiming four medals on Day 4 — Tuesday, 27 May 2025 — to push the country's freestyle tally to nine medals, with bouts still underway. Kumar Mohit and Chandermohan led the charge with gold medals in their respective weight categories, cementing India's position among the top wrestling nations at the continental under-23 level.
Gold Medal Bouts
Kumar Mohit was dominant in the 65kg final, overpowering Kyrgyzstan's Oskonbai A. Abdisamatov by a commanding 12-4 scoreline to claim the top podium spot. Shortly after, Chandermohan produced a nerve-wracking finish, edging Kazakhstan's Yerkhan Abil 7-6 in a tightly fought 79kg title bout. Both victories added to the two golds already won on Day 3 by Akshay T Dhere (57kg) and Vicky (97kg).
Silver and Bronze Finishes
In the 61kg final, Deepak engaged in a tense 4-4 draw with Kazakhstan's Nurdanat Aitanov but was edged out on criteria, settling for silver. A second Indian wrestler also named Deepak claimed bronze in the 74kg category with a dominant 10-0 win over Turkmenistan's Vatan Annairazov.
Later in the session, Kumar Punit took silver in the 92kg division after a 1-12 loss to Kyrgyzstan's Ulukbek Soorombekov in the final. Mor Sachin secured bronze in the 86kg class with a 4-1 win over Boburbek Ruzimboev. Lacky settled for silver in the 125kg category after a 0-10 defeat against Kazakhstan's Rizabek Aitmukhan.
What the WFI President Said
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Singh praised the squad's showing. 'The freestyle squad has shown great consistency over the last two days. Winning four golds, two silvers, and two bronze medals in freestyle so far is a very positive sign for us. Mohit and Chandermohan wrestled beautifully today to win their titles, and both Deepaks gave it their all on the mat. I congratulate the boys and the coaching staff for these results, and we are hopeful for more medals by the end of the day,' Singh said.
India's Medal Tally and What's Next
India's freestyle medal count at the championships now stands at nine — four gold, three silver, and two bronze — with two more Indian wrestlers still to compete in their medal bouts on Tuesday evening. This comes amid a broader resurgence in Indian wrestling at the junior and under-23 levels, where the country has consistently challenged Central Asian powerhouses Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. A strong finish to the evening session could push India's total into double digits.
Point of View
Suggesting systematic development rather than isolated talent. The challenge now is converting this under-23 momentum into senior-level consistency, where Central Asian nations have historically reclaimed dominance. The WFI's ability to retain and transition this cohort to the senior circuit will be the real test of whether this performance marks a structural shift or a one-tournament surge.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many medals has India won at the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships 2025?
India has won nine freestyle medals so far at the U23 Asian Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam — four gold, three silver, and two bronze — with more bouts still to be contested on Day 4.
Who won gold medals for India on Day 4 of the U23 Asian Championships?
Kumar Mohit won gold in the 65kg category with a 12-4 win over Kyrgyzstan's Oskonbai A. Abdisamatov, and Chandermohan claimed the 79kg gold with a 7-6 victory over Kazakhstan's Yerkhan Abil.
What did WFI President Sanjay Singh say about India's performance?
WFI President Sanjay Singh praised the squad's consistency, saying the four golds, two silvers, and two bronzes in freestyle were 'a very positive sign' and congratulated both the wrestlers and the coaching staff.
Which Indian wrestlers won silver medals on Day 4?
Deepak (61kg) took silver after a 4-4 bout decided on criteria against Kazakhstan's Nurdanat Aitanov, Kumar Punit (92kg) lost 1-12 to Kyrgyzstan's Ulukbek Soorombekov, and Lacky (125kg) lost 0-10 to Kazakhstan's Rizabek Aitmukhan.
Where are the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 being held?
The U23 Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 are being held in Da Nang, Vietnam. India has been one of the standout performers in the freestyle category across the first four days of competition.
