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India Names Freestyle Wrestling Squad After Lucknow Trials

The squad, led by Paris bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat, begins a training camp to fine-tune weight-category strategies ahead of the September 13 kickoff in Zagreb

Overview

  • Aman Sehrawat secured the 57kg berth with dominant wins and says he is fully fit after a knee injury earlier this year
  • Sujeet Kalkal earned the 65kg spot by edging Vishal Kaliraman in the final, building on his Budapest Ranking Series gold and improved defence
  • Deepak Punia moved up to 92kg to clinch his place with decisive victories and plans to return to 86kg closer to next year’s multi-sport events
  • Mukul Dahiya captured the 86kg berth and will also compete in the U20 World Championships later this month
  • Following the August 4 trials, all ten men’s freestyle berths were decided and the team will train at Chhatrasal Stadium before departing for Zagreb