Mansi Lather, Ronak Spearhead Formidable Indian Contingent for U15 & U20 Asian Wrestling Championships in Pattaya

NEW DELHI, June 25, 2026 : Armed with a blend of reigning continental champions, battle-hardened domestic league stars, and the country's most elite junior prodigies, a 60-member Indian wrestling squad is set to take the mat at the upcoming 2026 U15 & U20 Asian Wrestling Championships. The high-stakes continental showdown will take place in Pattaya, Thailand, from June 27th to July 5th, 2026, featuring action across Men's Freestyle, Greco-Roman, and Women's Wrestling.

With the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) fielding a deeply scouted contingent, the tournament presents a crucial stepping stone. The U15 athletes will kick off the campaign from June 27th, giving the nation's youngest stars their first major taste of international competition, before the highly anticipated U20 division takes center stage from June 30th.

"This is a crucial tournament for us, and we’re sending a very solid group of wrestlers to Pattaya," said Mr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). "We’ve picked a squad of 60 athletes who gave their all in the domestic trials. When you look at athletes like Mansi or Neeraj, they already know what it takes to win at this level. And for the U15 kids, it’s all about getting that early international exposure against top-tier opponents. The federation stands behind them completely, and honestly, we are expecting a very good medal tally from this group."

The Women’s Wrestling contingent enters the U20 tournament anchored by 68kg freestyle sensation Mansi Lather. Mansi arrives in Pattaya riding a monumental wave of momentum, having recently delivered a masterclass performance to clinch the gold medal at the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships. Known for her aggressive upper-body control and tactical maturity, she enters the tournament as a strong contender for the U20 continental title. The U15 women's division is equally promising, featuring emerging domestic champions like Vinakshi (46kg) and Dipanshi (58kg), who delivered standout performances at the grueling national selection trials to secure their spots on the flight to Thailand.

In the Men's Freestyle division, the spotlight will be heavily focused on the U20 heavyweight category, driven by 125kg powerhouse Ronak. Bringing crucial international mat experience to the freestyle heavyweight division, Ronak has consistently proven his ability to out-maneuver and handle veteran competitors. The freestyle squad is further bolstered by explosive U20 athletes like Pavan Dhygude Dipanshu (65kg) and Adarsh Yuvraj Patil (74kg), alongside heavily scouted U15 regional prodigies like Jatin (38kg) and Arman (68kg).