Date of Birth: Nov 5, 2002
Place of Birth: Imlota, Bhiwani district, Haryana
Major Achievements in 2025
Gold: Men’s Freestyle 65 kg - U-23 World Wrestling Championships
Gold: Men’s Freestyle 65 kg - Polyak Imre & Varga Janos Memorial
Sujeet Kalkal is a rapidly rising Indian freestyle wrestler competing in the 65 kg weight category, known for his sharp technique and aggressive style on the mat. In 2025, Kalkal made a major breakthrough on the global stage, announcing himself as a world-class contender with multiple gold medal performances.
His standout achievement came at the U-23 World Wrestling Championships 2025 in Novi Sad, Serbia, where he won the gold medal in the men’s 65 kg freestyle competition. Kalkal dominated the final with a commanding 10-0 win by technical superiority, becoming one of only a few Indian wrestlers to claim a world title in his age group.
He also struck gold at the Polyak Imre & Varga Janos Memorial 2025 — part of the United World Wrestling Ranking Series — where he defeated a seasoned European medallist in the final, showcasing his tactical maturity and competitive resilience.