Archive · 29 Nov 2025
AP Boys' Wrestling Teams Depart for Gorakhpur
The boys' wrestling teams from Andhra Pradesh are going to Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, to compete in a big wrestling tournament.
The tournament is called the 69th School Games National Championships and will happen from November 30 to December 4.
The teams were chosen after a competition in Vijayawada.
The wrestlers got special sportswear and had training before they left.
There are two teams: one for younger wrestlers (Under-17) and one for older wrestlers (Under-19).
Boys' wrestling teams from Andhra Pradesh departed for Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday.
The teams will compete in the 69th School Games National Championships in Greco-Roman wrestling.
The tournament is scheduled from November 30 to December 4.
Teams were selected during the 69th School Games Inter-District Tournament in Nunna, Vijayawada.
Wrestlers received sportswear and underwent comprehensive training before departure.
- Who
- Boys' wrestling teams from Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Departure for 69th School Games National Championships in Greco-Roman wrestling
- When
- Friday, tournament from November 30 to December 4
- Where
- Departing from Vijayawada to Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To participate in the national championships
- Event
- 69th School Games National Championships
- Categories
- Under-17 and Under-19 Greco-Roman Wrestling
- Departure Date
- Friday
- Destination
- Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Tournament Dates
- November 30 to December 4
- Selection Event
- 69th School Games Inter-District Tournament in Nunna, Vijayawada
- Support
- Sportswear from School Education Department and Samagra Shiksha
- Training
- Comprehensive training prior to departure