UWW U17 Asian Championships 2026 Wrestling Tournament: News and Updates

The United World Wrestling (UWW) U17 and U23 Asian Championships are taking place in Da Nang, Vietnam, from May 23 to May 31, 2026. The event features competition across freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling, as well as women’s wrestling, with the U23 Asian Championships portion of the program specifically scheduled for May 23 to May 26, 2026.

U23 Freestyle 57 kg Results

Competition in the U23 freestyle 57 kg category has seen several decisive matchups. Akshay Tanaji Dhere emerged as a prominent competitor in the weight class, securing a 10-6 victory over Baiaman Kerimbekov in Bout #210, a 5-0 win against Asadbek Saidturaev in Bout #225, and a 4-2 win over Yelaman Amangeldii in Bout #234.

Other notable results in the 57 kg freestyle division include:

• Asadbek Saidturaev defeated Edmund Gaso 10-0 in Bout #209 and finished in a 6-6 tie with Baiaman Kerimbekov in Bout #233.
• Yelaman Amangeldii recorded a 3-0 win against Juhyeong Lee in Bout #193 and a 4-1 victory over Luvsandagva Erdenedavaa in Bout #218.
• Luvsandagva Erdenedavaa secured a 7-3 win against Isaac Ching Shing Wong in Bout #176 and a 6-0 victory over Juhyeong Lee in Bout #229.

Featured Athletes and Disciplines

The championships have highlighted several key athletes across different disciplines. UWW has featured comprehensive match coverage for Rizabek Aitmukhan of Kazakhstan and Ngoc Linh Do of Vietnam.

The event program includes top moves and highlights from both the women’s wrestling and Greco-Roman wrestling competitions, alongside the freestyle action.

Global Wrestling Context

The Asian Championships in Da Nang are part of a broader series of international wrestling events. Currently, the U15, U17, and U20 European Beach Wrestling Championships are being held in Porec, Croatia.

Simultaneously, Yerevan, Armenia, is hosting the Senior, U20, U17, and U15 AMMA and Pankration European Championships.