The Ulaanbaatar Open 2025 Wrestling was conducted from May 29 to June 1, 2025, at the Buyant-Ukhaa Sports Palace in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. It was the first-ever United World Wrestling (UWW) Ranking Series event and served as the third stage of the 2025 UWW Ranking Series.
- India secured the 2nd position in the medal tally with a total of 21 medals (6 gold, 7 silver, and 8 bronze), while host nation Mongolia topped the table with 29 medals (7 gold, 10 silver, and 12 bronze).
About Ulaanbaatar Open 2025:
i.The Ulaanbaatar Open 2025, a part of UWW Ranking Series, was organised by the Mongolian Wrestling Federation(MWF), which secured a three-year approval to host this world-ranking event.
ii.The tournament witnessed the participation of over 350 wrestlers from 17 countries, competing across freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling disciplines.
- A total of 31 Indian wrestlers participated in the event, comprising 11 in men’s freestyle, 10 in Greco-Roman, and 10 in women’s wrestling categories.
iii.The UWW allocated a total prize money of 390,000 Swiss Francs (CHF) for the event. The gold medalists received 1,500 CHF, silver medalists earned 750 CHF, and bronze medalists were awarded 500 CHF each.
Note: The fourth and final leg of UWW Ranking Series 2025 is scheduled to be held in Budapest, Hungary, from July 17 to 20, 2025.
Top 5 Countries at Ulaanbaatar Open 2025:
| Rank | Country | Gold Medal | Silver Medal | Bronze Medal | Total Medals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mongolia | 7 | 10 | 12 | 29 |
| 2 | India | 6 | 7 | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | Turkey | 5 | 3 | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | Russia | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| 5 | Kyrgyzstan | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
Indian Gold Medal Winners at Ulaanbaatar Open 2025:
| Name of the Player | Style |
|---|---|
| Anil Mor | Men’s 55 kilograms (kg) Greco-Roman |
| Reetika Hooda | Women’s 76kg Freestyle |
| Antim Panghal | Women’s 53kg Freestyle |
| Neha Sharma | Women’s 57kg Freestyle |
| Muskan Nandal | Women’s 59kg Freestyle |
| Harshita | Women’s 72kg Freestyle |
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Notable Indian Performances:
i.Aman Sehrawat (Men’s 57kg Freestyle): India’s youngest individual Olympic medallist, Aman Sehrawat returned to international wrestling and won a bronze medal with a strong 12-2 win against Bekir Keser of Türkiye.
ii.Udit Gulia (Men’s 61kg Freestyle): He secured a silver medal against Tuvshintulga Tumenbileg (Mongolia) after a 6-4 bout.
iii.Amit (Men’s 79kg Freestyle): Won bronze medal via criteria (14-14) against Dalaitseren Javkhlankhuu (Mongolia).
iv.Vicky (Men’s 97kg Freestyle): Vicky clinched bronze by defeating Under 23 (U23) European champion Uladzislau Kazlou 5-0.
About United World Wrestling (UWW):
UWW is the international governing body for the sport of amateur wrestling, overseeing freestyle, Greco-Roman, and other wrestling styles worldwide.
President – Nenad Lalovic (Serbia)
Headquarters – Lausanne, Switzerland
Established – 1912
