India’s Vishvajit More lifted a bronze medal for the nation in the 55 kg Greco‑Roman wrestling category at the Under‑23 Senior World Wrestling Championship in Novi Sad, Serbia.
More’s journey to the podium began with a decisive win over a Romanian wrestler in the qualifiers. He then outclassed a United States athlete, winning by technical superiority. His run hit a snag in the quarter‑finals, where Alibek from Kazakhstan edged him out. But because Alibek moved on to the final, More got a second chance through the repechage rounds.
In the repechage, Vishvajit dominated a Georgian opponent, again snatching a victory by technical superiority. He then faced a tough Kazakh wrestler in the bronze‑medal bout, edging him with a narrow 5‑4 scoreline to secure India’s first medal of the championships.
This bronze medal is a milestone for Indian wrestling, underscoring the growing strength of young wrestlers on the world stage. 29 Indian athletes are competing in the U23 World Wrestling Championships, set to run from October 20‑27 in Novi Sad. The event features 10 weight categories for both men and women in freestyle and Greco‑Roman styles, with India fielding one competitor per category, except the men’s freestyle 125 kg. Around 700 wrestlers from around the globe will battle it out in this Serbian city.
Source: ianslive
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