Sujeet Kalkal
Indian freestyle wrestler (born 2002)
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Sujeet Kalkal (born 5 November 2002) is an Indian freestyle wrestler.[1][2][3][4]
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| Born | 5 November 2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Wrestling | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight class | 65 kg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Event | Freestyle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Personal life
Sujeet was born on 5 November 2002 in Imlota village, Bhiwani district, Haryana. Trained by his father and coach, Dayanand Kalkal, Sujeet has focused on improving his strength and technical skills.[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]
Career
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]
