Indian wrestler Vishvajit More created history today by becoming the first Indian to win the Greco-Roman silver medal at the U23 World Championships. He narrowly missed gold, losing to Georgia's Koba Karumidze 12-13 in the men's 55kg final. Before this historic win, the Indian Army Havildar had consistently made an impact on the global stage, winning consecutive bronze medals at the 2024 and 2025 championships.

His road to the 2026 finals included historic wins over Mexico's Isaac Mata, Armin Shamsipour of Iran, reigning U20 world champion, and Russia's Malik Gigiev.

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Who Is Vishvajit More?

More was born on January 1, 2004, in Sarawade village near Radhanagari in the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra. Motivated by Kolhapur's rich wrestling culture, he started his wrestling journey when he was just seven. Despite facing financial challenges, as his parents worked as tenant farmers, he started training in local akhadas. Following his exceptional performance at the global wrestling stage, in 2005, he was recruited directly into the military as a Havildar through the Army Sports Entry Scheme.

Won Consecutive Medals At World Championships

Vishvajit More has won several accolades at national and international stages. At the 2024 and 2025 U23 World Wrestling Championships, he won back-to-back bronze medals. He also won a silver medal at the 2024 U23 Asian Wrestling Championships. Winning medals for three straight years at major tournaments has cemented his status as India's best and most successful Greco-Roman wrestler.

All About Kolhapur's Rich Wrestling Tradition

Known as the wrestling capital of India, Kolhapur has produced some of the legendary champions over the century. KD Jadhav, who won India's very first individual Olympic bronze medal in 1952, started the district's wrestling legacy. Dadu Chougule, Maruti Mane, and Hind Kesari Shripati Khanchanale are among the pioneers. With modern stars like Prithviraj Patil, Samarth Mahlave, and the newest star, Vishvajit More, the city’s rich wrestling culture is alive and thriving.

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