Worlds medallists Kajal Dhochak, Neelam Sirohi headline India's women contingent for Commonwealth Wrestling Championships 2026
(Courtesy : WFI)
The squad was finalised after selection trials
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World Championships medallists Kajal Dhochak, Neelam Sirohi and world u-23 silver medallist Amruta Pujari headline a strong Indian women’s contingent for the Commonwealth Wrestling Championships 2026 to be played in Polokwane, South Africa from December 4-6.
The team was finalised on Friday after a day-long selection trials here.
Neelam, who bagged the silver medal in the world championships at Astana, pinned Maharashtra’s Neha Chaugule in the 50kg final round.
Kajal, who has also won the silver in Astana, dominated the 76kg final round against Vedika of Maharahstra to win 10-0. Maharashtra’s Amruta also booked her spot with a comfortable win over Bipasha of RSPB in the 72kg category.
The Commonwealth Wrestling Championships 2026 will also feature U-17 and U-20 competitions, trials for which were also held simultaneously.
Women’s squad for Commonwealth Wrestling Championships 2026
Senior: Neelam Sirohi (50kg), Nishu (53kg), Ahilya Shinde (55kg), Simran (57kg), Neha Sangwan (59kg), Pushpa Yadav (62kg), Janvi (65kg), Srishti (68kg), Amruta Pujari (72kg), Kajal Dhochak (76kg)
U-17: Taniya (46kg), Rupankshi (53kg), Maisha (57kg), Manya Rajput (61kg)
U-20: Kajal (55kg), Deepika Nain (65kg), Vishakha (72kg), Muskan Narwal (76kg)
Where and when will Commonwealth Wrestling Championships 2026 take place?
The competition will be played in Polokwane, South Africa from December 4-6.
What is India’s women’s contingent for the Commonwealth Wrestling Championships 2026?
Senior: Neelam Sirohi (50kg), Nishu (53kg), Ahilya Shinde (55kg), Simran (57kg), Neha Sangwan (59kg), Pushpa Yadav (62kg), Janvi (65kg), Srishti (68kg), Amruta Pujari (72kg), Kajal Dhochak (76kg)
U-17: Taniya (46kg), Rupankshi (53kg), Maisha (57kg), Manya Rajput (61kg)
U-20: Kajal (55kg), Deepika Nain (65kg), Vishakha (72kg), Muskan Narwal (76kg)
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