Indian wrestlers will have their 2026 campaign first Ranking Series event, the Zagreb Open, set to be held in Croatia from February 4 to 8. With the conclusion of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) on February 1, the wrestlers have their next chance to put their skills to the test on the international platform. A total of 41 members will represent India, including notable names such as two-time world medallist Antim Panghal and Manisha Bhanwala.
Joining Antim in the women’s 53kg category is Anjali Kachhawa. Other women wrestlers as part of the event are Asian Championships medallists Nisha, Neelam, Muskan, Anjali Kachhawa, Jyoti, Manisha, Rajnita, Anjli, Bhagyashree Fand, Pulkit, Mansi Lather, Diksha Malik, Priya, and Jyoti Berwal.
Meanwhile, India’s 41-member wrestling squad includes 16 men’s wrestlers participating across nine freestyle weight categories, while 15 women wrestlers will compete under 10 different divisions. The Greco-Roman category will feature 10 Indian wrestlers.
The live streaming of the 2026 Zagreb Open Ranking Series will be done on UWW’s Official Website, UWW+.
Zagreb Open 2026 Indian Squad
Women’s Wrestling (WW): Muskan (50kg), Neelam (50kg), Anjali Kachhawa (53kg), Antim Panghal (53kg), Jyoti (55kg), Manisha Bhanwala (57kg), Rajnita (59kg), Anjli (62kg), Bhagyashree Fand (62kg), Pulkit (65kg), Mansi Lather (68kg), Nisha (68kg), Diksha Malik (72kg), Jyoti Berwal (76kg), Priya (76kg)
Men’s Freestyle: Aman (57 Kg), Ankush (57 Kg), Atish Todhkar (57 Kg), Sujeet (65 Kg), Vishal Kaliramana (65 Kg), Abhimanyou (70 Kg), Chander Mohan (74 Kg), Deepak (74 Kg), Amit (79 Kg), Mukul Dahiya (86 Kg), Sandeep Mann (86 Kg), Jointy Kumar (92 Kg), Vicky (97 Kg), Deepak Chahal (97 Kg), Dinesh (125 Kg), Mahendra Gaikwad (125 Kg)
Graco-Roman: Lalit (55kg), Sahil (60kg), Chetan (63kg), Sachin Sahrawat (67kg), Kuldeep Malik (72kg), Aman (77kg), Prince (82kg), Rohit (87kg), Nitesh (97kg), Joginder Rathee (130kg)
Zagreb Open 2026 All-Event Schedule
1. Women’s Event Schedule
February 5, 2026
Women’s Freestyle – 50kg, 55kg
· Preliminary Round (3:00 PM)
· Medal Round (10:30 PM)
February 6, 2026
Women’s Freestyle – 59kg, 62kg, 65kg, 68kg
· Preliminary Round (3:00 PM)
· Medal Round (10:30 PM)
February 7, 2026
Women’s Freestyle – 53kg, 57kg, 72kg, 76kg
· Preliminary Round (3:00 PM)
· Medal Round (10:30 PM)
2. Men’s Event Schedule
February 4, 2026
Men’s Freestyle – 57kg, 61kg, 65kg, 70kg, 74kg, 86kg
· Preliminary Round (3:00 PM)
· Medal Round (10:30 PM)
February 5, 2026
Men’s Freestyle – 79kg, 92kg, 97kg, 125 kg
· Preliminary Round (3:00 PM)
· Medal Round (10:30 PM)
February 6, 2026
Greco-Roman – 63kg, 67kg
· Preliminary Round (3:00 PM)
· Medal Round (10:30 PM)
February 7, 2026
Greco-Roman – 77kg, 87kg
· Preliminary Round (3:00 PM)
· Medal Round (10:30 PM)
February 8, 2026
Greco-Roman – 55kg, 60kg, 72kg, 82kg, 97kg, 130kg
· Preliminary Round (3:00 PM)
· Medal Round (10:30 PM)
