Amruta Pujari Clinches Silver at U23 World Wrestling Championships
Indian wrestler Amruta Pujari clinches silver in the 72kg category at the U23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas.
Indian wrestling continues to make its mark on the global stage as Amruta Pujari secured a silver medal in the women’s 72 kg weight category at the Under-23 World Wrestling Championships held in Las Vegas. The achievement adds to a successful campaign for the Indian contingent, showcasing the rising talent in the country's grappling circuit.
Amruta's Path to the Podium
Amruta entered the final rounds with immense momentum, dominating her earlier opponents with two consecutive pinfall victories. Her aggressive style and technical precision paved the way for her spot in the gold-medal bout.
In the final, Amruta faced a formidable opponent in Ukraine’s Iryna Zablotska. Despite a spirited performance and a determined effort to reclaim the lead, the Indian wrestler was defeated 0-6. While she missed out on the top spot, her silver medal stands as a testament to her skill and hard work, as confirmed by a press release from the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).
India's Medal Haul in Las Vegas
Amruta’s success brings India’s total medal tally at the Championships to three. She shares the podium with two other standout performers who have brought glory to the nation.
Komal's Bronze Victory
In the women’s 59 kg division, Komal secured a bronze medal after a series of challenging bouts. Her journey to the podium included:
- A 8–3 victory over Moldova’s Madalina Prisacari.
- A hard-fought win against Canada’s Ella Finding, where Komal edged ahead on criteria after a 1–1 tie.
- A bronze-medal match victory where she defeated Kazakhstan’s Viktoriia Khusainova with a score of 7–2.
Komal's run toward the gold was only halted in the semifinals, where she faced Ukraine’s Alina Filipovych, who won by technical superiority.
Vishvajit More Makes History
Adding a historic dimension to the tournament, Vishvajit More became the first-ever Indian to win a silver medal in the Greco-Roman (55 kg) event at the U-23 level. Having previously won two bronze medals at this tournament, More managed to climb one step higher on the podium this time.
The final was a nail-biting encounter that went down to the wire. In a closely contested battle, Georgia’s Koba Karumidze emerged victorious with a 13–12 win, leaving More just a single point away from the gold medal.