Vishvajit More wins India’s first U23 World Wrestling silver
Why in the news
Indian wrestler Vishvajit Ramchandra More made history at the U23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas, winning silver in the men’s 55 kg Greco-Roman event, as reported on 15 October 2026.
Key facts
- Event: men’s 55 kg Greco-Roman, U23 World Championships, Las Vegas (USA).
- Final: lost 12-13 to Koba Karumidze of Georgia in the last seconds.
- Milestone: India’s first silver at the U23 Worlds and the country’s first Greco-Roman finalist at the event.
- He already had two U23 world bronze medals.
| Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Opening bout | Isaac Marin Mata (Mexico) | Won 10-8 |
| Quarterfinal | Armin Shamsipour (Iran) | Won 8-1 |
| Semifinal | Malik Gigiev (Russia) | Won 6-4 |
| Final | Koba Karumidze (Georgia) | Lost 12-13 |
About Vishvajit Ramchandra More
More is an Indian Greco-Roman wrestler who had won bronze twice at earlier U23 World Championships. His standout win in Las Vegas came in the quarterfinal, where a four-point throw helped him beat Iran’s reigning U20 world champion Armin Shamsipour 8-1.
Exam angle
- Venue: Las Vegas; weight: 55 kg; style: Greco-Roman.
- Final opponent: Koba Karumidze (Georgia).
- The medal is India’s first silver at the U23 World Championships.