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\u2019s Greco-Roman squad.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sumit bags silver medal<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Young grappler Sumit, the current Under-23 Asian Champion, delivered an impressive performance in the 60 kg weight category to clinch a silver medal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the gold medal bout, Sumit faced Nihat Zahid Mammadli of Azerbaijan, the reigning European and World Champion.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bronze medal for Anil Mor<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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\u2019s second medal of the day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Women wrestlers continue to dominate<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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\u2019s second medal of the day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Given the recent consistent performances on the international circuit, experts have predicted that Indian women wrestlers are on course to win 3\u20134 medals at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.<\/p>\r\n\r\n