| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 November 2002 |
| Height | 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Wrestling |
| Weight class | 65 kg |
Event | Freestyle |
Medal record | |
Sujeet Kalkal (born 5 November 2002) is an Indian freestyle wrestler. [1] [2] [3] [4]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 November 2002 |
| Height | 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Wrestling |
| Weight class | 65 kg |
Event | Freestyle |
Medal record | |
Sujeet Kalkal (born 5 November 2002) is an Indian freestyle wrestler. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Sujeet was Trained by his father and coach, Dayanand Kalkal, Sujeet has focused on improving his strength and attacking skills, overcoming a prior ankle injury. [5] [6] His solid defense and improved mat movement have made him a strong contender in the 65 kg category, filling the void left by Bajrang Punia. [7]
Kalkal rose to prominence with a gold medal in the 65 kg category at the 2022 U23 Asian Championships. [8]
In 2024, he won a bronze medal in the 70 kg category at the U23 World Wrestling Championships, contributing to India's tally of nine medals. [9] [10] His performance at the 2025 World Wrestling Championships selection trials in Lucknow showcased his counter-attacking skills, defeating opponents like Anuj (10-0) and Vishal Kaliraman (8-4) to secure his spot in the 65 kg category for the Zagreb event. [11] [12]
Kalkal's notable victories include an 8-2 win over American wrestler John Michael Diakomihalis in a 2023 World Ranking Series event. [13]
He has been vocal about the need for fair trial processes, criticizing direct entries for established wrestlers like Bajrang Punia for the 2023 Asian Games. [14]