About Sumit Malik
Sumit Malik is an Indian freestyle wrestler competing in the 57 kg category. He made his mark at the U20 international level, reaching the final at the U20 World Wrestling Championships in 2025 and earning silver, and in PWL 2026 he represented Maharashtra Kesari in the 57 kg class. His presence gave the team a younger, high-upside option in the lighter men’s division.
Profile at a Glance
Full Name: Sumit Malik
Nationality: Indian
Wrestling Style: Freestyle
International Category: 57 kg
PWL 2026 Team: Maharashtra Kesari
PWL 2026 Category: 57 kg
Sumit Malik's Career Highlights
Sumit Malik is an Indian freestyle wrestler from Sonipat, Haryana. who competes in the men's 57 kg category. He won a silver medal at the 2025 U20 World Championships.
Year | Career Highlight |
2025 | Won a silver medal at the U20 World Championships in the men's 57 kg category. |
2025 | Officially represented India and competed at the U23 World Championships in the men's 57 kg category. |
2026 | Represented Maharashtra Kesari in PWL 2026 in the men's 57 kg category. |
FAQs
What is Sumit Malik's wrestling weight category?
The Sumit Malik featured in the relevant UWW records competes in the men's 57 kg category.
Which team did Sumit Malik represent in PWL 2026?
He represented Maharashtra Kesari in the men's 57 kg category.
Did Sumit Malik win a World Championships medal?
Yes. He won silver at the 2025 U20 World Championships in the men's 57 kg category.
Did Sumit Malik compete at the U23 World Championships?
Yes. He competed at the 2025 U23 World Championships.
Is this Sumit Malik the same wrestler who competed at 125 kg?
No. The wrestler in the PWL 2026 Maharashtra Kesari squad is a 57 kg wrestler. He is different from another Indian wrestler, Sumit Malik, who competed in the heavyweight category.