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NDTV
21-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Sumit Wins Silver As Indian Greco-Roman Wrestlers Make Significant Improvement In Budapest
Emerging talent grappler Sumit won the silver as India's Greco-Roman wrestling contingent marked a strong comeback on the final day of 'Polyak Imre & Varga Janos Memorial' – the 4th Ranking Series - being held in Budapest, Hungary, by securing one silver and one bronze medal. After a disappointing start, where none of the Greco-Roman wrestlers could advance to the medal rounds, the final day proved encouraging, showcasing the potential and growing strength of India's Greco-Roman squad. Sumit bags silver medal Young grappler Sumit, the current Under-23 Asian Champion, delivered an impressive performance in the 60 kg weight category to clinch a silver medal. He began with a bye in the qualification round. In his first bout, he defeated Sadyk Lalaev (UWW) with a dominant 9-3 score. In the quarterfinal, Sumit overpowered Korean wrestler Dahyun Kim by fall (7-4). Continuing his winning form, Sumit defeated Kazakh wrestler Galym Kabdunassarov by technical superiority (10-1) in the semifinals. In the gold medal bout, Sumit faced Nihat Zahid Mammadli of Azerbaijan, the reigning European and World Champion. Mammadli faced some tense moments in the first period, but as casual as he is, Mammadli defended every turn. He blocked Sumit's attempt to get a gut-wrench mid-turn and got two points. He got a bodylock to kick off the second period and scored a takedown to make it 4-1. As Sumit was put in par terre, Mammadli further led 5-1. However, he was happy not to put any effort into attempting any turns. Sumit tried to get a hold of Mammadli in the final two minutes, but it was to no avail, and Mammadli won the final 5-1. Bronze medal for Anil Mor Fellow Greco-Roman wrestler Anil Mor, who had earlier won a silver medal in the Yasar Dogu International Tournament (June 2025), added another accolade to his name by securing a bronze medal in the 55 kg category. After a bye in the qualification round, he lost to Emin Sefershaev (UWW) in his first bout 6-1. As Emin advanced to the final, Anil got another opportunity through the repechage rounds. He defeated Moldova's Atrium Deleanu with a clean 7-0 win, not conceding a single point. In the bronze medal bout, he outclassed Ikhtiyor Botirov of Uzbekistan with a strong 7-4 win, clinching India's second medal of the day. Women wrestlers continue to dominate Just a day earlier, the Indian women's wrestling team topped the overall medal tally, ahead of strong contenders USA and Hungary, who stood second and third, respectively. Given the recent consistent performances on the international circuit, experts have predicted that Indian women wrestlers are on course to win 3–4 medals at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
News18
20-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Hungary Ranking Series: Priya Malik, Manisha Add To Indian Medal Tally
Priya clinched the silver medal in the 76 Kg category, while Manisha picked up the bronze in her event as she came through the repechage rounds. Young Indian wrestler Priya Malik displayed her skill to win the silver medal, while Manisha added a bronze to the nation's tally at the ongoing 4th Ranking Series, Polyak Imre and Varga Janos Memorial being held in Budapest, Hungary, on Saturday. Priya, who had received a bye in the qualification round, defeated Almira Syzdykova of Kazakhstan by 7-2 points before breezing past Valeriia in the semifinal with technical superiority 11-1 to enter the gold medal bout. But, Brazil's Martins Machado picked up a narrow 4-3 win over Priya as the India settled for a Silver Medal in the 76 Kg category. Asian Champion Manisha added a bronze to the tally, emerging from the repechage. After receiving a bye in the qualification round, she suffered a defeated in the quarterfinals by Amina Tandelova by technical superiority. However, as Amina progressed to the final, Manisha earned a spot in the repechage rounds. Manisha defeated France's Ameline Douarre by fall and went on to dominate Krystsina Sazykina in the bronze medal bout to secure a medal for the nation. Women's power in Indian wrestling continues to rise, and the performances at the Budapest Ranking Series reaffirm the country's strong presence on the international mat. They displayed it once again by clinching four medals, including two gold, a silver, and a bronze at the Polyák Imre & Varga János Memorial 2025 tournament on Friday. Olympian Antim Panghal and Harshita won gold medals in their respective weight classes. Antim defeated Russia's Natalia Malysheva 7-4 in the final of the 53kg category. This marks her second international gold this year following her triumph at the Ulaanbaatar Open in May. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
20-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Priya Malik Wins Silver, Manisha Bronze As Indian Women Wrestlers Continue To Shine In Budapest
Indian women continue to assert their dominance on the global wrestling stage at the ongoing 4th Ranking Series – 'Polyak Imre & Varga Janos Memorial' being held in Budapest, Hungary, winning a silver and bronze medal on Saturday. In a commendable display of strength and resilience, three Indian women wrestlers made it to the podium, adding more medals to India's tally. While the gold medal remained elusive this time, the performances of the athletes reflected the growing power of Indian women in the sport. Silver glory for Priya Young wrestler Priya Malik demonstrated her exceptional skill and determination in the 76 kg weight category, winning a silver medal. After receiving a bye in the qualification round, she defeated Almira Syzdykova of Kazakhstan by 7-2 points. Continuing her momentum, the former World U20 Champion overpowered Valeriia (UWW) in the semifinal with technical superiority (11-1) to enter the gold medal bout. However, in the final, facing Brazil's Martins Machado, Priya seemed a bit overconfident. Despite a close contest, she narrowly lost the bout 4-3, settling for a well-earned Silver Medal. Asian Champion Manisha added a bronze medal to the tally, emerging from the repechage. India had high expectations from Manisha. After receiving a bye in the qualification round, she was surprisingly defeated in the quarterfinals by Amina Tandelova by technical superiority. However, as Amina progressed to the final, Manisha earned a spot in the repechage rounds. Making a strong comeback, she defeated France's Ameline Douarre by fall. She went on to dominate Krystsina Sazykina in the bronze medal bout, again winning by fall, securing the medal for the country. Greco-Roman wrestlers yet to deliver In contrast, Indian Greco-Roman wrestlers had a disappointing outing on Saturday, with no athlete reaching a medal bout. However, competitions in the remaining Greco-Roman weight categories will continue on Sunday, and hopes remain high for a turnaround. Women's power in Indian wrestling continues to rise, and the performances at the Budapest Ranking Series reaffirm the country's strong presence on the international mat. They displayed it once again by clinching four medals, including two gold, a silver and a bronze at the Polyák Imre & Varga János Memorial 2025 tournament on Friday. Olympian Antim Panghal and Harshita won gold medals after winning their respective weight classes. Antim defeated Russia's Natalia Malysheva 7-4 in the final of the 53kg category. This marks her second international gold this year following her triumph at the Ulaanbaatar Open in May.
