Vishvajit More Advances in U23 World Championship Surprise

Vishvajit More reached the quarterfinals in the Greco-Roman competition at the U23 World Championship, while other Indian competitors faced early exits. More secured victories over Denis Florin Mihai and Kenneth Andrew Crosby. However, Nishant, Anil, and Naman were among those who lost their opening matches.

In a beacon of hope for India, Vishvajit More advanced to the quarterfinals of the U23 World Championship in the Greco-Roman wrestling category, providing a glimmer of success amidst a series of early exits for his compatriots.

More's journey began with an impressive 6-2 victory over Kyrgyzstan's Denis Florin Mihai, followed by a dominant 9-1 win against American Kenneth Andrew Crosby, demonstrating his technical superiority.

In contrast, Indian wrestlers Nishant, Anil, and Naman faced defeat in their opening contests, joined by Gaurav, Ankit, Rohit Bura, and Joginder Rathee in their first-round missteps on Monday.

(With inputs from agencies.)