World Championships medallists Kajal, Neelam headline strong Indian women’s squad in Commonwealth Wrestling Championships

World Championships medallists Kajal Dhochak, Neelam Sirohi and world U-23 silver medallist Amruta Pujari headline a strong Indian women’s contingent for the 2026 Commonwealth Wrestling Championships to be played in Polokwane, South Africa from December 4-6, 2026.

World Championships medallists Kajal Dhochak, Neelam Sirohi and world U-23 silver medallist Amruta Pujari headline a strong Indian women’s contingent for the 2026 Commonwealth Wrestling Championships to be played in Polokwane, South Africa from December 4-6, 2026. The team was finalised on Friday after a day-long selection trial here. Neelam, who bagged the silver medal in the world championships at Astana, pinned Maharashtra’s Neha Chaugule in the 50kg final round, as per a press release.

Kajal, who has also won the silver in Astana, dominated the 76kg final round against Vedika of Maharashtra to win 10-0. Maharashtra’s Amruta also booked her spot with a comfortable win over Bipasha of RSPB in the 72kg category. The Commonwealth Wrestling Championships will also feature U-17 and U-20 competitions, trials for which were also held simultaneously.

Squad:Women Wrestling: Senior: Neelam Sirohi (50kg), Nishu (53kg), Ahilya Shinde (55kg), Simran (57kg), Neha Sangwan (59kg), Pushpa Yadav (62kg), Janvi (65kg), Srishti (68kg), Amruta Pujari (72kg),  Kajal Dhochak (76kg)

U-17: Taniya (46kg), Rupankshi (53kg), Maisha (57kg), Manya Rajput (61kg) U-20: Kajal (55kg), Deepika Nain (65kg),  Vishakha (72kg), Muskan Narwal (76kg). (ANI)