India wins 3 gold medals at U15 Asian Wrestling Championships, Day 2
Synopsis
India's under-15 women wrestlers were unstoppable in Pattaya — three golds, two silvers, three bronzes, and a perfect podium record across all eight bouts on Day 2. Disha Shokeen's 11-0 demolition of Japan's Nowa Doike was the highlight of a day that underlines the depth of India's grassroots wrestling pipeline.
Key Takeaways
India won 8 medals on Day 2 of the U15 Asian Wrestling Championships in Pattaya on 28 June , including 3 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze .
Disha Shokeen ( 66kg ) claimed gold with an emphatic 11-0 technical superiority win over Japan's Nowa Doike .
Samruddhi Satish Patil ( 33kg ) won gold 8-2 over Uzbekistan's Madina Nosirova ; Vinakshi ( 46kg ) won 7-4 over Muslima Hojimamatova .
India achieved a 100 per cent podium record across all 8 medal bouts of the day.
India's U15 Greco-Roman team finished third in team standings with 150 points ; Uzbekistan led with 171 points .
India's women wrestlers delivered a commanding display on Day 2 of the Under-15 Asian Wrestling Championships in Pattaya on 28 June, clinching three gold medals and finishing with a total of eight medals — achieving a 100 per cent podium record across all eight medal bouts of the day.
Gold Medal Performances
Disha Shokeen was the standout performer of the day, demolishing Japan's Nowa Doike by a dominant 11-0 scoreline via technical superiority in the 66kg final. In the 33kg category, Samruddhi Satish Patil defeated Uzbekistan's Madina Nosirova 8-2, while Vinakshi edged past another Uzbek wrestler, Muslima Hojimamatova, 7-4 to claim gold in the 46kg final.
Silver Medals and Near Misses
Divya Rani (36kg) and Dnyaneshwari Vrusheshwar Shinde (42kg) both fell short of gold in closely contested finals against Japanese opponents. Rani lost 2-6 to Sara Kori, while Shinde suffered a narrow 7-9 defeat to Ramu Sugibayashi, each settling for silver.
India Sweeps Bronze Playoffs
The Indian contingent was equally clinical in the bronze-medal bouts, sweeping all three contests. Nisha Mor (54kg) beat Chinese Taipei's Lo I Huang 8-0 by fall, Dipanshi (58kg) defeated Mongolia's Anudari Bayanmunkh 6-1, and Anjali Santosh Vetal (62kg) outclassed Mongolia's Khongorzul Lkhagva Ochir 15-2 via technical superiority.
Greco-Roman Team Standings
Separately, India's Under-15 Greco-Roman squad finished third overall in the team standings with 150 points from their opening-day performances. Uzbekistan led the table with 171 points, followed by Kazakhstan on 167 points. India's women's sweep on Day 2 is expected to further boost the country's overall team tally as the championships progress.
Point of View
Not just competitive presence. The harder question is whether this under-15 pipeline converts into senior medals at the Asian Games and World Championships — a transition where India has historically struggled. The talent is clearly there; the system that carries it forward is still being tested.
NationPress
28 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many medals did India win on Day 2 of the U15 Asian Wrestling Championships?
India won 8 medals on Day 2 — 3 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze — achieving a 100 per cent podium record across all eight medal bouts. The event took place in Pattaya on 28 June.
Who won gold medals for India at the U15 Asian Wrestling Championships?
The three gold medallists were Samruddhi Satish Patil (33kg), Vinakshi (46kg), and Disha Shokeen (66kg). Shokeen's 11-0 win by technical superiority over Japan's Nowa Doike was the most dominant performance of the day.
Where did India finish in the Greco-Roman team standings?
India's Under-15 Greco-Roman team finished third overall with 150 points after Day 1. Uzbekistan topped the standings with 171 points, followed by Kazakhstan with 167 points.
Which Indian wrestlers won silver medals on Day 2?
Divya Rani (36kg) and Dnyaneshwari Vrusheshwar Shinde (42kg) won silver medals, both losing to Japanese opponents. Rani lost 2-6 to Sara Kori and Shinde fell 7-9 to Ramu Sugibayashi.
How did India perform in the bronze-medal bouts on Day 2?
India swept all three bronze-medal playoffs. Nisha Mor (54kg) won 8-0, Dipanshi (58kg) won 6-1, and Anjali Santosh Vetal (62kg) won 15-2 by technical superiority.
