Vishvajit More, Son Of Vegetable Seller, Makes History With Third U23 Worlds Medal, Bags Silver

India’s Vishvajit More scripted history at the U23 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas, becoming the first Indian wrestler to reach the final of the Greco-Roman competition in the age-group global event.

The 22-year-old from Kolhapur, Maharashtra, narrowly missed out on the gold medal after losing 12-13 to Georgia’s Koba Karumizde in the 55kg final on Thursday morning.

Despite the defeat, More’s run to the final marked a significant milestone for Indian Greco-Roman wrestling. He defeated opponents from wrestling powerhouses Iran and Russia on his way to the title bout, underlining his ability to compete against some of the strongest nations in the discipline.

More’s achievement is particularly noteworthy given India’s limited success in Greco-Roman wrestling at the U23 World Championships. Across the 2024, 2025 and 2026 editions, he has been India’s only medallist in the category, making his historic run in Las Vegas another important moment in his international career.

Vishvajit More Loses Gold Medal Bout By One Point

More faced a tough challenge against Georgia’s Koba Karumizde in the 55kg final. The Indian wrestler fought closely but eventually went down 12-13, missing the opportunity to become India’s first Greco-Roman world champion at the U23 level.

The narrow margin reflected the competitiveness of the bout, with More pushing his Georgian opponent throughout the contest. Although he finished with silver, his appearance in the final secured a historic achievement for Indian wrestling.

Wins Over Iran And Russia Power More’s Historic Run

More’s journey to the final included victories over wrestlers representing Iran and Russia, two countries with strong traditions in international wrestling.

Those wins helped establish his credentials on the global stage and paved the way for his landmark appearance in the championship bout. Reaching the final also demonstrated the potential of Indian wrestlers to challenge established wrestling nations in Greco-Roman competition.

A Major Milestone For Indian Greco-Roman Wrestling

Indian wrestling has traditionally enjoyed greater international success in the freestyle discipline, while Greco-Roman wrestlers have faced a tougher challenge in converting their performances into medals at major global events.

More’s achievement offers a significant boost to the discipline in India. His record across three consecutive U23 World Wrestling Championships has made him a key figure in the country’s Greco-Roman programme.

The 22-year-old’s silver-medal finish in Las Vegas may have fallen just short of gold, but becoming the first Indian to reach a Greco-Roman final at the U23 World Championships represents a landmark moment.

With his latest performance, More has strengthened his standing in international wrestling and given Indian Greco-Roman wrestling a result to build on in future competitions.