Naveen Malik

Naveen Malik (born 21 November 2002) is an Indian freestyle wrestler. He participated in the 2022 Commonwealth Games,[2] winning the gold medal[3][4] in the men's freestyle 74 kg. He defeated Muhammad Sharif Tahir of Pakistan in the finals with score 9-0.[5]

Naveen Malik
Malik in August 2022
Personal information
Born (2002-11-21) 21 November 2002[1]
Sport
CountryIndia
SportAmateur wrestling
Event(s)Freestyle
Coached byKuldeep Singh
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing  India
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 2022 Birmingham 74 kg
Asian Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Ulaanbaatar 70 kg

He competed in the 70 kg event at the 2022 World Wrestling Championships held in Belgrade, Serbia.[6]

References
  1. "Naveen NAVEEN". Birmingham2022.com. Birmingham Organising Committee for the 2022 Commonwealth Games Limited. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  2. "Commonwealth Games 2022 Live Day 9: Vinesh Phogat, Ravi Dahiya, Naveen win gold; IND 1-0 SA in hockey semifinal". Hindustan Times. 6 August 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  3. "Naveen delighted with Gold win over Pakistan's Muhammad Tahir: I played with high intensity". India Today. 6 August 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  4. "CWG 2022: 19-yr-old Indian grappler Naveen bags gold, beats Pakistan's Muhammad Sharif Tahir". The Statesman. 6 August 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  5. "Muhammad Sharif Tahir bags silver for Pakistan in 74kg freestyle wrestling final at CWG 2022". Dawn. 6 August 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  6. "2022 World Wrestling Championships Results Book" (PDF). United World Wrestling. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 September 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
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