Jaskaran Singh, Rohit and Chandermohan Win Bronze as India Finish Freestyle Campaign with Three Medals at U23 World Wrestling

India concluded its freestyle campaign at the U23 World Wrestling Championships 2026 with three bronze medals after Jaskaran Singh, Rohit and Chandermohan secured podium finishes in their respective weight categories. 

Jaskaran defeated Belarusian wrestler Magomedkhan Magamedkhanov 8-5 in the 65kg bronze-medal bout, Rohit beat Armenia’s Arman Harutyunyan 8-3 in the 57kg category, and Chandermohan overcame reigning U23 World Championships silver medallist Ibrahim Yaprak of Türkiye 5-2 at 79kg.

The three victories ensured that India finished the freestyle competition with a medal in each of the three weight categories in which its wrestlers contested bronze-medal bouts. The results added to India’s overall tally at the championships, which also included a silver medal in Greco-Roman wrestling and a silver and bronze in women’s wrestling.

Jaskaran produced a determined performance to defeat Magomedkhanov 8-5 and claim bronze in men’s freestyle 65kg. The contest featured difficult defensive exchanges, with the Belarusian initially managing to resist the Indian’s attacking pressure.

Jaskaran, however, continued to push forward, and his conditioning proved decisive as the bout progressed. The Indian maintained his intensity while Magamedkhanov appeared to struggle to sustain his effort, allowing Jaskaran to secure the victory.

The bronze-medal win provided a strong finish to a campaign that had already included one of the tournament’s most notable quarterfinal results. Jaskaran had stunned reigning U20 World Champion Bowen Bassett of the United States 6-3 to reach the semifinals, producing a dramatic late comeback with a four-point scoring move in the closing seconds.

His semifinal against Japan’s Kaiji Ogino ended in an 11-0 defeat by technical superiority, preventing him from reaching the gold-medal bout. Jaskaran responded by regrouping for the bronze-medal contest and finishing his tournament on the podium.

The 65kg medal highlighted both his attacking potential and his ability to recover from a difficult defeat. His performance against Bassett demonstrated his capacity to produce decisive moves under pressure, while the bronze-medal bout showcased his persistence and physical endurance.

Rohit opens India’s freestyle medal account

Rohit secured India’s first freestyle bronze of the campaign with an 8-3 victory over Armenia’s Harutyunyan in the men’s 57kg category. The Indian wrestler was proactive from the opening period, looking to dictate the contest rather than allow his opponent to settle into a rhythm. His approach limited Harutyunyan’s opportunities to take control, and Rohit maintained his advantage to complete a convincing victory.

Rohit, a former U17 World Championships silver medallist, added another international achievement to his wrestling career with the U23 bronze. The result also continued India’s tradition of producing competitive wrestlers in the 57kg division.

His performance was particularly encouraging because he controlled the contest from the outset and gave Harutyunyan limited scope to mount a comeback. The 8-3 scoreline reflected a disciplined effort in a bout where maintaining initiative was crucial.

The victory opened India’s freestyle medal account at the championships and set the tone for the two bronze-medal successes that followed.

Chandermohan completed India’s sweep of the three freestyle bronze-medal bouts by defeating Türkiye’s Ibrahim Yaprak 5-2 in the 79kg category. Yaprak entered the contest as the reigning U23 World Championships silver medallist, making the result a significant achievement for the Indian wrestler. Chandermohan managed the contest effectively to secure the win and add another bronze to India’s tally.

His performance capped an impressive tournament, during which he had advanced through the draw with victories over Sealey of the United States, Correa Lima of Brazil and Gogritchiani of Georgia by technical superiority.

Chandermohan also came close to reaching the final before losing his semifinal against Iran’s Yousefi. His bronze-medal performance demonstrated his ability to recover from that setback and compete effectively against an accomplished opponent.

The victory over Yaprak was especially valuable given the Turkish wrestler’s recent record at the under-23 level. Chandermohan’s improved performances throughout the tournament made him one of India’s notable contributors in the freestyle competition.

India’s three bronze medals in freestyle ensured that all three Indian wrestlers who reached bronze-medal bouts returned with podium finishes. Rohit’s victory at 57kg, Jaskaran’s success at 65kg and Chandermohan’s win at 79kg gave India a clean sweep of its freestyle bronze-medal contests. The results also highlighted different strengths: Rohit’s proactive approach, Jaskaran’s conditioning and persistence, and Chandermohan’s ability to defeat a reigning U23 silver medallist.

Across the championships, India’s medal tally included one silver in Greco-Roman wrestling, one silver and one bronze in women’s wrestling, and three bronzes in freestyle.

The freestyle results offered encouragement for India’s next generation of wrestlers. While none of the three reached a gold-medal bout, their ability to recover from semifinal defeats and win their final contests demonstrated resilience under pressure.

For Jaskaran, Rohit and Chandermohan, the bronze medals provide tangible rewards for their performances on the world stage. For India, finishing the freestyle campaign with three medals marks a positive conclusion to the discipline at the U23 World Wrestling Championships 2026.