Kajal Dhochak Wins Gold at U20 Wrestling World Championships

Why in the News?

Indian wrestler Kajal Dhochak won the gold medal in the 76kg category at the 2026 Under-20 World Wrestling Championships held in Slovakia, leading India's medal tally alongside two silver medals.

Key Features / Major Points:

Gold Medal Mastery: 18-year-old Kajal Dhochak delivered a dominant performance against China’s Jingru Sun with a 7-0 victory on points in the 76kg final.

Career Milestones: This victory adds to Kajal's impressive record, which includes gold medals at the 2024 U17 World Championships (69kg) and the 2025 U20 World Championships (72kg).

Static GK Facts:

Slovakia & World Wrestling Governance:

Capital of Slovakia: Bratislava

Currency: Euro (EUR)

United World Wrestling (UWW): International governing body for amateur wrestling (Headquarters: Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland)

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Which Indian wrestler won the 76kg gold medal at the U20 World Wrestling Championships 2026?

Answer: Kajal Dhochak

In which country was the U20 World Wrestling Championships 2026 hosted?

Answer: Slovakia