Virender Dahiya

Virender Dahiya is a highly respected figure in elite Indian wrestling, deeply embedded in the national setup and known for transitioning junior talent into world-class competitors.

• National Leadership: Serves as the Head Coach of the Indian Women’s National Wrestling Team.
• Elite Tournament Experience: Led the national coaching contingent through major international milestones, including managing the historic 5-woman qualification squad for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the World U23 Wrestling Championships in Serbia, and the Asian Games.
• Franchise Success: Coached the Haryana Thunders to the championship title in the Pro Wrestling League (PWL), managing a balanced roster of legendary foreign Olympic champions (like Yui Susaki) alongside emerging domestic 18-to-20-year-old talents.
• Coaching Philosophy: A strong advocate for scientific training, athlete well-being, and modern sports management. He is actively involved in nationwide training initiatives aimed at helping wrestlers compete safely at their natural weight categories, moving away from extreme weight-cutting practices.