The Amritsar district wrestling team emerged as state champions in the Greco-Roman style under-23 state championship, held recently at Dera Baba Flari in Ludhiana. Wrestlers from the Gol Bagh Wrestling Stadium delivered an impressive performance, securing multiple medals across various weight categories.
Medal Winners and Categories
According to BJP Amritsar Urban district president and vice-president of the District Wrestling Association, Harvinder Singh Sandhu, the results were as follows: Smile won the gold medal in the 55-kg category; Vishal won gold in the 60-kg category; Himanshu secured silver in the 67-kg category; Uday Sharma won silver in the 72-kg category; Manthan Mattoo won silver in the 77-kg category; Raghujeet won gold in the 82-kg category; and Alambir Singh won bronze in the 97-kg category.
Felicitations and Recognition
The victorious players were felicitated at the Gol Bagh Wrestling Stadium during a meeting of the District Wrestling Association, held under the chairmanship of Sandhu. Members of the association, including Bikram Sharma, Sohan Singh, Raman Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar, Karan Sharma, Sahil Hans, Basant, Ashu Vishal, Sandeep and Manpreet Kaur, were also honoured for their achievements. Sandhu credited coaches Vikram Sharma and Karna Pehlwan for the outstanding performance of the athletes, stating that the young wrestlers represent the future of the sport and are capable of achieving international recognition.
Legacy of Gol Bagh Akhada
The Gol Bagh Akhada is widely known for nurturing several wrestling champions at both state and national levels. With structured training facilities and experienced coaches, the stadium has played a key role in promoting Greco-Roman wrestling, a highly technical discipline distinct from the traditionally popular freestyle wrestling in Punjab. Over the years, it has helped establish Amritsar as a strong centre for the sport.
