Asian U17 Wrestling Championships: Indian Boys Bag Five Medals In Vietnam

Last Updated:June 26, 2025, 23:40 IST

Gaurav Punia, Arjun Ruhil and Lacky struck gold in their respective events while Shivam and Dhanraj Ganapati added a bronze each to India's tally.

Indian U17 men's contingent clinched five medals at the Asian U17 Wrestling Championships. (X)

India’s U17 men’s wrestling unit claimed five medals at the Asian Under-17 Wrestling Championships in Vung Tau on Thursday as the Freestyle contingent picked 3 gold and 2 bronze.

Gaurav Punia, Arjun Ruhil and Lacky struck gold in their respective events while Shivam and Dhanraj Ganapati added a bronze each to India’s tally.

However, the team narrowly missed finishing in an overall podium finish and had to settle for a place outside the top-three in the prestigious event held in Vietnam.

Punia took top honours in  the 65 kg class, while Ruhil topped the 92 kg event and Lacky stood tall in 110kg category. Shivam and Ganapati cliched their medals in the 45kg category and the 51 kg category respectively.

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The WFI congratulated all the medal winners, their coaches, and support staff for their relentless hard work and commitment. The WFI also extended its gratitude to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Sports Authority of India for their continuous support in developing young wrestling talent.

Despite not securing a team trophy, the Indian team’s performance serves as a strong foundation for the future and reinforces the potential of our young wrestlers on the Asian stage, WFI President Sanjay Kumar Singh said in a release on Thursday.

Earlier in the tournament, the Indian women’s team clinched the overall trophy in the women’s freestyle competition. Following the success of the Under-23 Women’s Wrestling Team at the Under-23 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship in Vietnam, the Under-17 women wrestlers demonstrated exceptional grit, determination, and skill, continuing India’s winning momentum.

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The Indian Women’s Team excelled across weight categories, winning a total of 10 medals – 5 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze, thus securing the Champion Trophy with 215 points. China came second with 151 points, while Japan took third place with 149 points.

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