Ninh Binh wrestler wins silver at 2026 Beach Wrestling World Championships

In the women’s over-70kg category, Nguyen Thi Linh secured silver for Vietnam, while To Thi Minh claimed bronze. Greece’s Zacheila took the gold medal.

This is the first time, Vietnam has been awarded the right to host the 2026 Beach Wrestling World Series by the United World Wrestling (UWW), marking the first time the country stage the event.

The host team of Vietnam sent 21 athletes to participate the tournament at different bodyweight categories.

Vietnamese wrestlers gained 7 medals in total.

The 2026 Beach Wrestling World Championships gathered nearly 100 athletes and coaches from 13 countries and territories, suc as the US, Russia, France, Greece, Vietnam…

Wrestlers competed at 8 different bodyweight categories for both men and women.