India finished runners-up in the Under-20 Freestyle Wrestling Championship 2025

Current Context: On July 13, 2025, India’s Under-20 freestyle wrestling team finished as runners-up at the U-20 Wrestling Championship held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, scoring 157 points.

• India bagged 2 golds (Ankush – 57kg, Amit – 79kg), 1 silver (Ashwani – 65kg), and 5 bronze medals, showcasing strong performances across weight categories.
• Bronze winners included Saurabh (70kg), Sachin (86kg & 92kg), Vishal (97kg), and Jaspooran Singh (125kg).
• Ankush dominated early rounds without conceding a point, while Amit edged past Iran in a close final.
• India’s overall tally across all styles was 21 medals—10 gold, 3 silver, and 8 bronze, marking a historic achievement.
• Iran clinched the championship trophy, but India’s performance highlighted its rising global wrestling stature.

Question:

Q.1 Where was the U-20 Wrestling Championship 2025 held?
a) Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
b) Tehran, Iran
c) New Delhi, India
d) Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Answer: a) The championship took place in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, where India’s U-20 wrestling team made a strong impact.