REASI, Jun 20: Wrestler Asmet Gujjar of Punjab and Anil Kumar of Reasi shared the title of the 53rd Tote Dangal 2026 after an intense main bout that lasted 21 minutes at Village Tote near the Forest Guest House in Tehsil Bhomag of Reasi district.
The prestigious wrestling event was organized by the Shri Bheem Devta Dangal Committee, Tote, in association with the J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association under the overall supervision of Ex-Sarpanch Laldeep Singh (President), Novel Singh (Master), Subash Singh (Master) and Vinod Singh (Chairman).
Former DDC Chairman Reasi, Saraf Singh Nag, was the chief guest and distributed cash prizes among the winners and runners-up. President of the J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association and former Joint Secretary of the J&K State Sports Council, Shiv Kumar Sharma, presided over the function.
The first malli bout ended in a draw, with Asmet Gujjar and Anil Kumar sharing the title and equally dividing the prize money of Rs 21,000.
In the second main bout, Bablu of J&K Police, a resident of Basantgarh in Udhampur district, defeated Balwan Gujjar of Punjab. Bablu received Rs 9,000 as the winner’s prize, while Balwan was awarded Rs 6,000.
The third main bout was won by Rahul Yadav of Baranari, Uttar Pradesh, who defeated Ankush of Kalha Akhara, Reasi. Rahul received Rs 5,000, while Ankush was awarded Rs 3,000.
A total of 101 bouts were contested during the day-long wrestling competition, and cash prizes amounting to Rs 2.30 lakh were distributed among the participating wrestlers.
Among those present were BJP Mandal President Bhurri Singh, Ex-Sarpanch and Mandal President Pawan Singh, Devinder Singh (Manghu), Sher Singh, Ex-Panch Krishan Singh, Incharge Principal Tote and Baldev Singh.
The bouts were officiated by Nazir Ahmed, Kartar Singh, Bir Singh and Murli Dhar (Munna), while the proceedings were conducted by Gurdev Singh.
Speaking on the occasion, Shiv Kumar Sharma appreciated the organizing committee for successfully conducting the traditional dangal and urged the youth to actively participate in sports to remain physically fit and mentally strong.