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Six Haryana women wrestlers named to India’s U-23 World Championship squad
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 11:48 PM
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The Wrestling Federation of India has selected six female wrestlers from Haryana to represent the country at the Under‑23 World Championships.
The Wrestling Federation of India announced that six women wrestlers from Haryana have been chosen to form the nation’s Under‑23 World Championship squad. The selection was confirmed after a series of trials and performance reviews conducted by the federation.
These athletes, all hailing from Haryana’s robust wrestling ecosystem, have previously earned medals at national junior and senior meets, underscoring the state’s reputation as a cradle of Indian wrestling talent. Their inclusion reflects consistent performances and the federation’s confidence in their ability to compete at the global level.
The U‑23 World Championships are scheduled to take place later this year, with the venue and exact dates yet to be confirmed by the international governing body. The selected wrestlers will now undergo intensive preparation camps aimed at sharpening technique and fitness ahead of the competition.
These athletes, all hailing from Haryana’s robust wrestling ecosystem, have previously earned medals at national junior and senior meets, underscoring the state’s reputation as a cradle of Indian wrestling talent. Their inclusion reflects consistent performances and the federation’s confidence in their ability to compete at the global level.
The U‑23 World Championships are scheduled to take place later this year, with the venue and exact dates yet to be confirmed by the international governing body. The selected wrestlers will now undergo intensive preparation camps aimed at sharpening technique and fitness ahead of the competition.