Bangladesh Ansar dominates wrestling championship to claim historic fouble crowns
Sports Desk
Demonstrating supreme power, technique, and absolute dominance on the mat, Bangladesh Ansar and VDP swept the competition to capture the historical double crowns at the 37th National Senior Men’s and 11th National Women’s Wrestling Championships 2026. Organized by the Bangladesh Amateur Wrestling Federation, the prestigious three-day national meet concluded today at the Roller Skating Complex in the capital.
A total of 141 elite athletes from various district sports associations, services teams, and clubs competed across 10 weight categories each for men and women. Bangladesh Ansar stamped its authority across both divisions, leaving opponents little room to maneuver.
In the men's division, which featured 84 wrestlers across 10 weight classes, Bangladesh Ansar outshone strong contenders like the Bangladesh Army to secure the team title. Ansar wrestlers clinched a total of 10 medals, comprising:Gold-5, Silver-2 and Bronze -3
The women’s division saw 57 athletes battle across 10 weight categories, where the women of Bangladesh Ansar proved completely unstoppable. They matched the men's feat by securing the top spot with another 10 medals, comprising -Gold -6, Silver- 3 and Bronze: 1
Altogether, Bangladesh Ansar and VDP bagged a remarkable 20 medals (11 gold, 5 silver, and 4 bronze) to cement their undisputed single-handed dominance over the national wrestling landscape.
Director General of Bangladesh Ansar and VDP, Major General Abdul Motaleb Sajjad Mahmud praised the team.
