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Vishvajit More Wins U23 Greco-Roman Bronze for India in Novi Sad

Repechage after a quarterfinal loss secured his podium in a campaign marked by early Indian exits.

Overview

  • Vishvajit More defeated Kazakhstan’s Yerassyl Mmayrbekov 5-4 to claim the 55kg Greco‑Roman bronze at the U23 Wrestling World Championships in Novi Sad.
  • His path reopened through repechage after a quarterfinal loss to Alibek Amirov, and he earned the medal bout by stopping Giorgi Kochalidze 9-1.
  • Kunal won his opener 8-0 before a 2-4 quarterfinal defeat, and Prince lost by fall in his qualification round in the Greco‑Roman draws.
  • Nishant (67kg), Anil (72kg) and Naman (97kg) were eliminated in their first bouts, continuing a run of early exits for India.
  • In the women’s events, Hanny Kumari lost by fall, Diksha Malik fell 3-9, and Priya Malik was beaten 0-10 by Kylie Welker, whose progress could yet determine a repechage chance.