Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Indian Wrestlers Struggle at World Championships 2025 Opening
The World Wrestling Championships started in Zagreb, Croatia, but it was a tough day for the Indian wrestlers.
Udit, Rohit, and Rajat Ruhal all lost their matches.
Mukul Dahiya was defeated by Zahid Valencia from the USA, but can still try for a medal through repechage if Valencia does well in the tournament.
The competition is tough, and the Indian team needs to perform better to win medals.
Indian wrestlers competed at the World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia on Saturday.
Udit lost to Taiyrbek Uulu of Kyrgyzstan.
Rohit lost to Begijon Kuldashev of Uzbekistan.
Mukul Dahiya lost to Zahid Valencia, but has a repechage chance.
Rajat Ruhal was defeated by Vlagyiszlav Balcajev.
- Who
- Indian wrestlers, including Udit, Rohit, Mukul Dahiya, and Rajat Ruhal
- What
- Competing in the World Wrestling Championships
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Why
- To compete for medals
India's Performance
Tournament Overview
Match Results
India's Performance
Indian wrestlers lost multiple matches.
Tournament Overview
Several matches were held on Saturday, including key matches for the Indian team.
- Event
- World Wrestling Championships
- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Date
- Saturday
- Indian Wrestlers Eliminated
- Udit, Rohit, Rajat Ruhal
- Wrestler with Repechage Chance
- Mukul Dahiya
- Dahiya's Opponent
- Zahid Valencia (USA)
Sources
Wrestling World Championships: Aman Sehrawat, Antim Panghal headline India squad; one eyes maiden medal, other seeks redemption
World Wrestling Championships: India’s full squad, overall schedule and where to watch the likes of medal hopefuls Aman Sehrawat, Antim Panghal
World Championships: Indians falter on opening day
