Ansar-VDP Claims Double Crown at National Wrestling Championship
Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP) have won the team titles in both the men’s and women’s divisions of the National Wrestling Championship. The team secured a total of 20 medals, including 11 gold, five silver and four bronze, to claim the double crown.
Ansar-VDP achieved the feat at the 37th National Senior Men’s and 11th National Women’s Wrestling Championship-2026. Organised by the Bangladesh Amateur Wrestling Federation, the competition was held at the Roller Skating Complex in the capital from November 10 to 12.
In the men’s division, 84 wrestlers competed across 10 weight categories. In a highly competitive contest, Ansar-VDP emerged as team champions, beating the Bangladesh Army with a total of 10 medals, including five gold, two silver and three bronze.
Ansar-VDP also dominated the women’s division. A total of 57 wrestlers competed across 10 weight categories, with the team winning 10 medals, including six gold, three silver and one bronze.
With 141 wrestlers participating in both divisions, Ansar-VDP maintained its dominance in wrestling by winning 20 medals.
Major General Abdul Motaleb Sazzad Mahmud, Director General of Bangladesh Ansar and VDP, congratulated the athletes and officials on the achievement. The force said that over the past two years, efforts had been made to improve the athletes’ training and facilities, while the Director General had personally provided them with regular encouragement.
The Director General expressed hope that Ansar-VDP athletes would continue to bring glory to the force and the country at national and international levels in the days ahead.
