India names 60-member wrestling squad for 2026 Asian Under-15 and Under-20 Championships

India has named a 60-member wrestling squad for the 2026 Asian Under-15 and Under-20 Championships in Thailand. The contingent will compete in freestyle, Greco-Roman, and women’s events from June 27 to July 5, aiming for strong medal performances

Hyderabad: Armed with a blend of reigning continental champions, battle-hardened domestic league stars, and the country’s most elite junior prodigies, a 60-member Indian wrestling squad is set to take the mat at the upcoming 2026 Under-15 and Under-20 Asian Wrestling Championships.

The high-stakes continental showdown will take place in Pattaya, Thailand, from June 27 to July 5, 2026, featuring action across men’s freestyle, Greco-Roman, and women’s wrestling.

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With the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) fielding a deeply scouted contingent, the tournament presents a crucial stepping stone. The U-15 athletes will kick off the campaign on June 27, giving the nation’s youngest stars their first major taste of international competition, before the highly anticipated U-20 division takes center stage from June 30.

“This is a crucial tournament for us, and we’re sending a very solid group of wrestlers to Pattaya,” said Sanjay Kumar Singh, President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). “We’ve picked a squad of 60 athletes who have really given their all in the domestic trials. When you look at athletes like Mansi or Neeraj, they already know what it takes to win at this level. And for the U-15 kids, it’s all about getting that early international exposure against top-tier opponents. The federation stands behind them completely, and honestly, we are expecting a very good medal tally from this group.”