Overview
Bishambar Singh is an Indian freestyle wrestler. He is recorded in public reference databases among Indian sportspersons associated with the discipline of freestyle wrestling, one of the two Olympic styles of amateur wrestling practised widely across India.
Key facts
| Name | Bishambar Singh |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Wrestling |
| Discipline | Freestyle |
| Wikidata identifier | Q20030619 |
Background
Freestyle wrestling has a strong following in India, particularly in the northern states of Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Maharashtra, where the sport is often practised in traditional akharas alongside the indigenous kushti tradition. Indian freestyle wrestlers compete domestically through tournaments organised by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and at international level through events sanctioned by United World Wrestling (UWW), the global governing body.
Career context
Indian freestyle wrestlers typically progress through school, district and state-level meets before competing in the Senior National Wrestling Championships. Successful athletes may go on to represent India at the Commonwealth Games, Asian Championships, Asian Games, World Wrestling Championships and the Olympic Games. Weight categories in freestyle wrestling are defined by UWW and have been periodically revised.
Significance
Inclusion in international sports databases reflects participation in recognised competitive wrestling at a level that is documented for record-keeping purposes. Such records contribute to the broader chronicle of Indian wrestling, a sport in which the country has historically performed strongly at multi-sport events such as the Commonwealth and Asian Games.
Related topics
- Wrestling in India
- Freestyle wrestling
- Wrestling Federation of India
- United World Wrestling
- Kushti
- Indian sportspersons
References
- Wikidata entry: Bishambar Singh (Q20030619)