National Wrestling Championships 2024: Naveen Malik emerges Victorious in 74kg freestyle final

In a thrilling showdown on the concluding day of the National Wrestling Championships held at Jaipur's Railway Stadium, Commonwealth Games champion Naveen Malik showcased his prowess by securing the 74 kg freestyle wrestling title. Overcoming a formidable opponent, Yash, Naveen clinched victory with a narrow margin of 5-4 in a closely-fought final, as reported by Olympics.com.

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Sujeet Kalkal Dominates 65kg Final with Technical Superiority

In the 65 kg freestyle final, Under-20 World Championship bronze winner Sujeet Kalkal demonstrated his skill and secured an impressive 12-2 win over Rohit, asserting his dominance via technical superiority.

Bajrang Punia Opts Out; Vicky Chahar Claims Bronze in 97kg Category

Notably, Bajrang Punia chose to skip the wrestling nationals, while Asian Championships bronze medalist Vicky Chahar secured the bronze medal in the fiercely contested 97 kg category. Chahar emerged victorious against Karandeep Singh Nahal in the final.

Gaurav Baliyan Shifts Weight Class; Aakash Dahiya Triumphs in 61kg Final

In a strategic move aimed at the upcoming Paris Olympics, Gaurav Baliyan transitioned from the 79 kg to the 97 kg category, earning him a bronze medal. Meanwhile, Aakash Dahiya, a participant in last year's World Championships, dominated the 61 kg freestyle final, defeating Sahil Kundu with an impressive 11-0 technical superiority.

Medal Winners Across Categories

The National Wrestling Championships 2024 saw fierce competition across 10 different weight categories in Jaipur. In the men's freestyle division, the medal winners are as follows:

57kg: 1. Rahul, 2. Arvind Kumar, 3. Udit, Kuldeep
61kg: 1. Aakash Dahiya, 2. Sahil Kundu, 3. Ramesh Rao, Naveen Rathi
65kg: 1. Sujeet Kalkal, 2. Rohit, 3. Mangal, Anuj
70kg: 1. Parveen, 2. Sahil, 3. Sharwan, Naveen
74kg: 1. Naveen Malik, 2. Yash, 3. Chander Mohan, Rahul
79kg: 1. Sagar Jaglan, 2. Parvindar Singh, 3. Sachin Mor, Vijay
86kg: 1. Sanjeet, 2. Rahul Rathi, 3. Munnir Ahmed, Deepak
92kg: 1. Akash, 2. Parveen, 3. Niraj, Parveen Chahar
97kg: 1. Vicky, 2. Karandeep Singh Nahal, 3. Gaurav Baliyan, Deepak
125kg: 1. Anirudh, 2. Dinesh, 3. Mahendra, Monu Dahiya

As the wrestling community reflects on the intense battles and strategic moves witnessed at the championships, the spotlight remains on the exceptional performances that have set the tone for the upcoming sporting events.

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