Wrestling: From State to National Champ, Mead’s Leister Bowling IV Now Eyes World Title After Pan-Am Gold

Wrestling: From state to national champ, Mead’s Leister Bowling IV now eyes world title after Pan-Am gold

There’s a hunger living inside former Mead wrestler Leister Bowling IV. It followed him from Colorado to Las Vegas to Ohio to Peru. And soon, it’ll join him in Bulgaria, too. Three generations of Leister Bowlings were in attendance in the Peruvian capital, Lima, on Thursday to watch the youngest capture gold at the under-age-20 Pan-American Wrestling Championships. Around the mat, Bowling IV waved the American flag above his head during his cere…

Haryana’s Suraj Vashisht Ends India’s 6-Year Gold Drought in Greco-Roman Wrestling at Asian U20 Championships - The Logical Indian

Suraj Vashisht, a young wrestler from Haryana and former U17 world champion, has ended India’s six-year wait for a Greco-Roman gold at the Asian U20 Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. On July 10, 2025, Suraj clinched the 60kg title after defeating home favourite Erbol Tilekmetovic in a thrilling final. His victory has been hailed by Indian wrestling officials, coaches, and fans as a pivotal moment for the sport, sparking renewed hop…