WFI U17 National Wrestling Championship
by Wrestling Federation of India
National U17 medal
WFI U17 National Wrestling Championship is a competition by Wrestling Federation of India for children aged 15 to 17, open to students across India.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Registration fee applies
Duration
Three-day national championship across the three disciplines
Format
Individual
Time needed
Multi-day on-site competition; preparation through state-level training and trials
About this opportunity
The WFI U17 National Wrestling Championship is the Wrestling Federation of India's flagship national event for under-seventeen wrestlers. The competition is organised across three disciplines covering freestyle wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, and women's wrestling, with bouts contested across a series of weight categories within each discipline.
State wrestling associations field their teams of selected wrestlers to compete for individual weight category honours and overall team rankings. Recent editions have featured weight categories such as 40 kilograms, 43 kilograms, 46 kilograms, and 49 kilograms in women's wrestling; 45 kilograms, 55 kilograms, 71 kilograms, and 110 kilograms in freestyle; and 45 kilograms, 48 kilograms, 51 kilograms, 55 kilograms, and 60 kilograms in Greco-Roman, among others.
The championship draws wrestlers from across the country, with recent editions seeing more than six hundred competitors in attendance. Strong performing states and units in past editions have included Haryana and Services Sports Control Board, who have lifted titles across the disciplines. The event sits as the leading national outlet for under-seventeen wrestling talent in India.
Eligibility
- Grade level
- Age range
- 15 to 17 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Prerequisites
- Selection by the relevant state wrestling association or recognised unit
- Falling within the under-seventeen age category as specified by WFI
- Compliance with the specified weight category
Open to under-seventeen wrestlers selected through state wrestling associations to represent their respective states or recognised units in freestyle, Greco-Roman, or women's wrestling.
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Rewards and recognition
Prizes
National U17 medals
Medals are awarded to top finishers in each weight category across the three disciplines, along with team standings recognising leading states and units.
Recognition
National U17 recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Includes women's wrestling, freestyle, and Greco-Roman disciplines
- Multiple weight categories within each discipline
- Recent editions have featured more than six hundred wrestlers
- Hosted by the Wrestling Federation of India in association with state wrestling bodies
Rounds & format
Bouts are contested across three disciplines, each with its own weight categories and elimination ladders leading to medal rounds.
How entries are judged
Bouts follow United World Wrestling scoring, with points awarded for takedowns, exposures, reversals and holds. A wrestler wins by fall (pinning both shoulders to the mat), by technical superiority (a lead of 10 points in freestyle or 8 points in Greco-Roman), or on total points at the end of the two three-minute periods.
Selection process
Selection is via state wrestling associations; individual qualification typically follows state-level trials.
How to apply
- 1Train and compete at the state association level to be selected for the state team
- 2Confirm weight category and discipline allocation with the state coach
- 3Travel to the announced national venue with the state contingent
- 4Compete in scheduled bouts as per the WFI tournament draw
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Entry is administered through the state wrestling associations. Participants should confirm any state-level entry fee with their respective association.
Frequently asked questions
Is WFI U17 National Wrestling Championship free?
No, a registration fee applies. Check the organizer's official page for the current amount.
Who can participate in WFI U17 National Wrestling Championship?
Children aged 15 to 17.
What will my child gain from WFI U17 National Wrestling Championship?
National-level platform to compete at the under-seventeen age category. Visibility before WFI selectors who shortlist for higher representative pathways. Participation across three disciplines including women's wrestling, freestyle, and Greco-Roman. Medals for individual category winners and team standings honouring state contingents. Exposure to a high-pressure multi-day national meet experience.
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