Indian wrestlers delivered a stellar performance at the Ulaanbaatar Open 2026, held in Mongolia in June 2026, securing a total of 16 medals. The contingent won eight gold medals across men’s freestyle, women’s freestyle, and Greco-Roman styles. This tournament served as a crucial ranking series event ahead of the Asian Games 2026.
Key Gold Medalists
- Sagar Jaglan (Men’s Freestyle 74kg): Defeated Tamir Eshinimaev 3-2 in the final to claim gold.
- Kajal Dhochak (Women’s Freestyle 76kg): The U23 Asian champion secured gold by defeating African champion Damola Ojo 8-0.
- Other Gold Winners: Dinesh Dhankhar (125kg), Deepak (61kg), Manisha Bhanwala (57kg), Neha Sangwan (59kg), Sunil Kumar (Greco-Roman 87kg), and Nitesh Kumar (Greco-Roman 97kg).
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- United World Wrestling (UWW): Based in Switzerland, it is the international governing body for amateur wrestling; it replaced the International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles (FILA).
- Ranking Series: Points earned in these events are vital for determining seeding for World Championships and Olympic Games.
- Technical Superiority: A bout is declared over if a wrestler gains a 10-point lead in freestyle or an 8-point lead in Greco-Roman.
- Style Distinction: Freestyle wrestling permits the use of legs for offensive/defensive maneuvers; Greco-Roman strictly prohibits holds below the waist or the use of legs to execute trips or throws.
- Host Geography: Mongolia is a landlocked East Asian nation bordered by Russia (north) and China (south).