Banta Singh is an Indian amateur wrestler. He is associated with the tradition of Indian freestyle wrestling (kushti), a sport with deep roots in northern India, particularly in Punjab and Haryana.
| Name | Banta Singh |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Sport | Wrestling |
| Category | Amateur |
Amateur wrestling in India encompasses both the traditional pehlwani style practised in akharas and the international Olympic styles of freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. Indian amateur wrestlers typically compete under the framework of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), which is the national governing body affiliated with United World Wrestling.
As an amateur wrestler from India, Banta Singh is part of a broader cohort of athletes who have represented the country in domestic and international wrestling competitions. India has historically been a strong contender in wrestling at events such as the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and Olympic Games.