Sujeet Kalkal

Sujeet Kalkal is an Indian freestyle wrestler.

Personal life

Sujeet was born on 5 November 2002 in Imlota village, Bhiwani district, Haryana. Trained by his father and coach, Dayanand Kalkal, Sujeet has focused on improving his strength and technical skills. His solid defense and improved mat movement have made him a strong contender in the 65 kg category, filling the void left by Bajrang Punia.

Career

Kalkal rose to prominence with a gold medal in the 65 kg category at the 2022 U23 Asian Championships.
In 2024, he won a bronze medal in the 70 kg category at the U23 World Wrestling Championships, contributing to India's tally of nine medals. His performance at the 2025 World Wrestling Championships selection trials in Lucknow showcased his counter-attacking skills, defeating opponents like Anuj and Vishal Kaliraman to secure his spot in the 65 kg category for the Zagreb event.
Kalkal's notable victories include an 8-2 win over American wrestler John Michael Diakomihalis in a 2023 World Ranking Series event.
He has been vocal about the need for fair trial processes, criticizing direct entries for established wrestlers like Bajrang Punia for the 2023 Asian Games.