| Wrestling at the 2019 | |
|---|---|
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| Venue | Janakpur Covered Hall |
| Dates | 6–9 December 2019 |
Wrestling is the sports to be contested at the 2019 South Asian Games. Wrestling will be hosted at the Janakpur Covered Hall, in Janakpur, Nepal from 6 to 9 December 2019. [1]
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