The U20 World Wrestling Championships 2024 is taking place at the Pontevedra Municipal Sports Hall in Spain, where Indian wrestlers are performing well.
Contests being held during the event, which takes place from September 2 to September 8, acknowledge men’s freestyle, Greco-Roman, and women’s freestyle wrestling.
Both disciplines were conducted on the basis of ten load categories finished, of which 30 medal events were included.
India’s Medal Tally
India has secured 5 medals so far, showcasing its strength in the sport. The medal winners include:
Wrestler |
Medal |
Category |
Jyoti Berwal |
Gold |
Women’s 76kg |
Nitika |
Silver |
Women’s 62kg |
Neha |
Bronze |
Women’s 57kg |
Komal |
Bronze |
Women’s 59kg |
Srishti |
Bronze |
Women’s 68kg |
As of now, India has managed to confirm five medals – one gold, one silver,and three sunburn – and proves that the expanse has effectiveness in this incredible sport.
It was started by Jyoti Beryl, who won a gold for the women’s 76kg to be the unconventional successive title for India in the event.
Vitia took silver in the 62kg women’s event, and Neda, who clinched gold at the U17 World Championships, had to be satisfied with sunburn winning the 57kg women’s event. Koral secured another sunburn medal in the 59kg Women’s family and Cristi in the Women’s 68 kg category.
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Wrestling Events and Format
“The Indian contingent has shown remarkable performance, with Jyoti Berwal leading the charge by winning a gold medal in the 76kg category.”
The championships consist of three main wrestling disciplines:
- Greco-Roman
- Men’s Freestyle
- Women’s Freestyle
Each discipline has 10 weight classes. Medals are awarded in each weight category, and the competition follows this schedule:
- September 2-4: Greco-Roman
- September 4-6: Women’s Freestyle
- September 6-8: Men’s Freestyle
The championships athletics included three wrestling disciplines: Greco Roman, men’s freestyle, and women’s freestyles, with the total load classes in each event being ten.
In their respective weight divisions, each of the contestants took home four medals.
September 2–4 will see the Greco-Roman wrestling competitions; September 4–September 6 will include the women’s freestyle wrestling competitions. September 6–8 is when the men’s freestyle competitions are scheduled to take place.
Every load family was performed with reserve and semi-bouts on the first day and repackaged round and finals on the unconventional day. On both days of their several meets, wrestlers have to weigh again in a ferment called weigh-ins.
India’s Performance Compared to Last Year
At the 2023 U20 World Wrestling Championships in Amman, Jordan, India secured 14 medals:
“The new medalists have proven their strength, making India proud on the international stage.”
In the 2023 U20 World Wrestling Championships held in Amman, Jordan, India secured as many fundamental medals as well, of which four were gold, three silver, and seven sunburn medals.
Yet, it is base to note that not a super one of the 14 medalists that competed in 2023 was able to be accoladed in the 2024 tournament as well as making the accolade successes of wrestlers that were not involved in the past year even more impressive.
The modish medal tally shows that India’s young wrestlers are continually emerging and promising in the transnational sport.
Future Events
“India’s young wrestlers are consistently emerging and showing great promise on the international stage.”
The championships will proceed with men’s freestyle wrestling events beginning on September 6 through September 8, and once again, India has boasted medal prospects.
Opportunities abound in each discipline, and the Indian contingent, which is keen on bringing home laurels, is quite motivated at the moment.
India’s triumph in the U20 World Wrestling Championships 2024 also goes a long way in confirming the country’s promising strength in wrestling as well as the world championships that these youth wrestlers are destined for in future competitions.
The great performances that have been registered so far have put the fans and spectators in a happy mood, looking forward to more victories from the Indian team in the remaining championships.
India has been steadily coming up with good shows and young talent in the U20 World Wrestling Championships 2024. Further, more events are awaiting, and hence, the Indian team can still add to the tally of the medals obtained.
With championships underway soon, all eyes will be on the tournaments ahead and the part Indian wrestlers will be playing in them, which will continue their winning spree internationally.
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References: https://olympics.com/en/news/u20-world-wrestling-championships-2024-medal-winners-list-india
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