Indian Wrestlers Shine At Polyak Imre & Varga Janos Memorial In Budapest

India delivered a powerful performance at the current 4th Ranking Series ‘Polyak Imre & Varga Janos Memorial’ Wrestling tournament in Budapest, Hungary. It secured multiple medals across men’s and women’s freestyle events.

The Indian contingent showcased exceptional skill and determination despite facing strong competition from top global wrestlers.

In a striking instance, Sujeet won a gold medal in the Men’s Freestyle 65 Kg category.

The U23 Asian Champion blazed through the rounds, beating Albania’s Islam Duadev (11-0), France’s Khamzat (technical fall in 2:43), and Armenia’s Vazgen Tevanyan (6-1) and triumphed beating Azerbaijan’s Ali Rahimzade 5-1 in the final showdown.

Rahul (57 Kg) secured a bronze medal, winning 5-3 over South Korea’s Sunggwon Kim in the quarterfinal.

After a tight 6-7 loss to the USA in the semifinals, he made a strong comeback after defeating Germany’s Niklas Stechele 4-0.

However, other male wrestlers, including Udit (61 Kg), Jaideep (74 Kg), Chander Mohan (79 Kg), and Vicky (97 Kg), competed fiercely but couldn’t secure a medal.

Udit withdrew due to injury, while Vicky fell in the repechage.

The Indian women’s team, though limited to eight wrestlers, gave an outstanding result.

Harshita (72 Kg) won gold, beating Kazakhstan’s Zhamila Bakbergenova 10-0 in the final.

Rising star Antim (53 Kg) backed another gold, leading Turkey, USA, and defeating Natalia Malysheva 7-4 in the final.

Neha (57Kg) dazzled by triumphs over Kazakhstan and Hungary before settling for silver against Olympic Champion Helen Maroulis (0-4).

Neelam (53 Kg) won bronze, winning repechage after a tough quarterfinal loss.

Tragically, Priyanshi Prajapat had to withdraw from her bronze medal due to injury.

Saturday awaits more thrilling contests in the 55 Kg (Pushpa), 62 Kg (Manisha), and 76 Kg (Priya) categories.

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