Kajal Dhochak, Neelam Sirohi and Amruta Pujari lead India’s women at Commonwealth Wrestling Championships 2026

World Championships medallists Kajal Dhochak and Neelam Sirohi, together with world U-23 silver medallist Amruta Pujari, will head India’s women’s contingent at the Commonwealth Wrestling Championships 2026 in Polokwane, South Africa from December 4-6, after the squad was finalised on Friday following day-long selection trials.

Neelam, who bagged the silver medal in the world championships at Astana, secured her place by pinning Maharashtra’s Neha Chaugule in the 50kg final round of the trials. Kajal, who also won silver in Astana, defeated Vedika of Maharahstra 10-0 in the 76kg final round. Maharashtra’s Amruta Pujari, the world U-23 silver medallist, booked her spot with a comfortable win over Bipasha of RSPB in the 72kg category. Trials for the U-17 and U-20 competitions were held simultaneously with the senior selection.

The senior squad named for Polokwane comprises Neelam Sirohi (50kg), Nishu (53kg), Ahilya Shinde (55kg), Simran (57kg), Neha Sangwan (59kg), Pushpa Yadav (62kg), Janvi (65kg), Srishti (68kg), Amruta Pujari (72kg) and Kajal Dhochak (76kg).

The U-17 selections are Taniya (46kg), Rupankshi (53kg), Maisha (57kg) and Manya Rajput (61kg).

The U-20 team includes Kajal (55kg), Deepika Nain (65kg), Vishakha (72kg) and Muskan Narwal (76kg).

The selected senior, U-17 and U-20 wrestlers will travel to and compete at the Commonwealth Wrestling Championships in Polokwane, South Africa from December 4-6.