Sajan Bhanwal has been a trailblazer in Greco-Roman wrestling for India — a style where India has traditionally had fewer international successes compared to freestyle. His achievements have been groundbreaking for the sport in the country. Here’s a closer look at his milestones:
Sajan Bhanwal – World Championship Glory
2017 – World Junior Wrestling Championships, Tampere, Finland
Event: 77 kg Greco-Roman
Medal: Bronze
Marked India’s return to the Greco-Roman podium after a long gap at the junior world level.
2019 – World Junior Wrestling Championships, Trnava, Slovakia
Event: 77 kg Greco-Roman
Medal: Silver
Date: 20 August 2019
Became the first Indian Greco-Roman wrestler to win back-to-back medals at the World Junior Championships
Greco-Roman style involves upper-body techniques only (no leg attacks), making it very different and more challenging for Indian wrestlers trained in freestyle.
🇮🇳 Sajan’s success was a major boost for India’s Greco-Roman ambitions at the junior level.
Paved the way for better investment and interest in Greco-Roman coaching and infrastructure in India.
Asian Junior Champion
Represented India at senior international levels, signaling his transition from junior to elite wrestling.
