Wrestling World Championships trials: Nishu sets up final with Asian Games-bound Antim; Kajal, Neelam, Simran also win

Two-time Under-20 World Champion Kajal continued her impressive run, finishing on top in the 76kg category after defeating Siksha in the final.  | Photo Credit: WFI

Nishu emerged victorious in the 53kg category at the national selection trials, setting up a final trial showdown with Asian Games-bound Antim Panghal for the berth at the Senior World Wrestling Championships 2026.

Nishu prevailed in a fiercely contested 53kg field at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, beating Thishka in the final.

The final trial between Nishu and Antim will determine India’s representative in the category at the Senior World Championships to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan from October 24-November 1.

Under the WFI’s selection policy, Monday’s trial winners have earned the right to challenge the Asian Games-bound wrestlers in a final trial for the Senior World Championships berths. The final trial will be held at a later date.

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The trials in four non-Olympic weight classes will also be held later.

Two-time Under-20 World Champion Kajal continued her impressive run, finishing on top in the 76kg category after defeating Siksha in the final. Simran produced a composed performance to claim the 57kg title, edging out Swati Shinde, while Neelam prevailed over Ankush in the 50kg final to secure the top spot.