Rajasthan
Under-20 National Wrestling Championship
- 01 May 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Under-20 National Wrestling Championship was organized in Kota district of Rajasthan from 20 to 22 April 2025 under the aegis of Rajasthan State Wrestling Association.
Key Points
- About the competition:
- It is organized by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).
- This event was held for the first time in Rajasthan at Raghurai Endo Sports Complex in Kota district .
- More than 800 wrestlers from 26 states and union territories participated in it.
- Competitions were held in men's Greco-Roman and freestyle , and women's freestyle categories.
- There were 10 weight categories in each category.
- Winner:
- Haryana won first place by winning a total of 16 gold medals.
- Delhi secured second position by winning a total of 6 gold medals while Uttar Pradesh secured third position by winning 3 gold medals .
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)
- WFI is the governing body of wrestling in India. Its headquarter is located in New Delhi.
- It is recognised by the Government of India and the Indian Olympic Association.
- It organises various national and international level wrestling competitions including the Pro Wrestling League, National Wrestling Championships and Asian Championships.
- The WFI also provides support and training to Indian wrestlers participating in the Olympic Games.
