U23 World Wrestling Championships 2026: Vishvajit More Wins India’s First Medal With Historic Greco-Roman Silver

India’s Vishvajit More won a historic silver medal at the U23 World Wrestling Championships 2026 after losing 12-13 to Georgia’s Koba Karumidze in the men’s 55kg Greco-Roman final on Thursday, October 15. More became the first Indian wrestler to reach a Greco-Roman final at the U23 World Championships, narrowly missing out on gold in a closely contested bout.

The Indian wrestler fought until the final seconds, with just one point separating him from the top of the podium. His silver medal is also India’s first medal at the ongoing championships in Las Vegas, United States.

Vishvajit More Creates History In Greco-Roman Wrestling