India Wins 7 Medals at Muhamet Malo Ranking Series 2026

India concluded a strong campaign at the Muhamet Malo Ranking Series 2026 in Tirana, Albania, finishing with seven medals across freestyle and Greco-Roman disciplines.

The United World Wrestling (UWW) Ranking Series event plays a key role in international seeding and ranking points, making this an important early-season performance for the Indian contingent.

🏅 India’s Medal Tally

🥇 1 Gold
🥈 3 Silver
🥉 3 Bronze
Total: 7 Medals

🥇 Gold Medal

Sujeet Kalkal – Men’s Freestyle 65kg

India’s only gold medal came in one of the most competitive Olympic weight categories. The victory adds valuable ranking points and reinforces India’s strength in men’s freestyle wrestling.

🥈 Silver Medal Winners

India’s women wrestlers led the charge with three podium finishes:

Priyanshi Prajapat – Women’s Freestyle 50kg
Meenakshi – Women’s Freestyle 53kg
Neha Sangwan – Women’s Freestyle 57kg

Reaching three finals at a Ranking Series event underlines the steady rise of Indian women’s wrestling on the international circuit.

🥉 Bronze Medal Winners

Muskan – Women’s Freestyle 50kg
Savita – Women’s Freestyle 62kg
Lalit – Greco-Roman 55kg

Lalit’s bronze ensured India registered a medal in Greco-Roman as well — an encouraging sign in a discipline traditionally dominated by European nations.

📈 Context: Building on 2025 Momentum

This performance is not an isolated result. It reflects the progression outlined in our detailed India Wrestling Review 2025, where we analysed the structural growth, emerging depth, and international consistency of Indian wrestlers last season.

The seven-medal haul in Tirana strengthens that narrative:

Continued podium consistency
Strong bench strength in women’s freestyle
Presence in Greco-Roman
Improved international competitiveness

Linking current performances to long-term development gives a clearer picture of where Indian wrestling stands globally.

What This Means Going Forward

Ranking Series events significantly impact:

Global seeding
Championship draw positions
Competitive readiness against European opposition

With seven medals at the Muhamet Malo Ranking Series 2026, India has added both ranking points and confidence ahead of upcoming continental and world-level competitions.

India’s balanced medal spread across styles signals sustained progress rather than one-off success — a positive sign for the season ahead.