Indian grapplers showcased the depth of their talent at the ninth edition of ADCC India 2026, where more than 300 athletes from over 12 countries and five continents competed in Greater Noida.
Held at Jaypee Atlantic, The Club, Integrated Sports Complex, Jaypee Greens, Greater Noida, the championship brought Indian and international athletes together for a major submission grappling competition.
The event gave competitors across intermediate and professional divisions an opportunity to test their abilities against athletes from different backgrounds. The performances of Indian competitors highlighted the talent developing within the country’s grappling community.
The ninth edition of ADCC India brought together athletes from across the country, with competitors travelling from regions stretching from Ladakh to Meghalaya.
The championship was open to athletes of all nationalities, creating an environment where Indian grapplers could face international opposition and gain valuable competition experience.
As highlighted in the Deshbandhu report published on 18 October 2026, Indian athletes delivered strong performances on the mats, demonstrating the depth of talent present in Indian submission grappling.
For athletes, competitions like these provide an opportunity to put their preparation to the test, adapt to different opponents and continue developing their technical skills.
ADCC India offers competitive opportunities across different experience levels, including intermediate and professional divisions.
This structure allows developing grapplers to gain experience while giving advanced competitors a platform to test themselves against strong opposition.
Submission grappling requires athletes to combine takedowns, positional control, transitions, escapes and submission techniques. Success depends on how effectively those skills can be applied against an opponent under competition pressure.
Regular participation helps athletes understand their strengths, identify weaknesses and prepare for increasingly demanding challenges.
Competing against international athletes gives Indian grapplers an opportunity to experience different approaches to the sport.
Different training backgrounds can produce different styles of wrestling, positional control and submission attacks. Facing these variations helps athletes expand their understanding of grappling and refine their own game.
ADCC India provides that experience within a domestic competition environment.
For athletes hoping to progress toward international tournaments, performing against strong opponents at home can be an important stage in their development.
The championship received support from Adani Sportsline, demonstrating the role of sporting partnerships in supporting competitive events.
Parikshit Kaul, Senior Vice President of Adani Sportsline, emphasised that sport is about more than winning medals. He highlighted its contribution to character building, pushing boundaries and helping athletes discover their potential.
This perspective reflects the broader value of grappling competitions. Athletes develop discipline, resilience and composure while learning to handle the challenges that come with competitive performance.
Corporate support can also help sporting events increase their reach and provide more opportunities for athletes to participate.
The Deshbandhu report noted that the ADCC India championship followed the North East India Open held in Guwahati earlier in the year.
Holding competitions in different regions helps make grappling more visible and accessible to athletes across the country.
It also creates opportunities for academies and competitors from different areas to connect through a shared sporting platform.
As the number of events grows, athletes gain more opportunities to compete, while the wider grappling community benefits from greater exposure to the sport.
For Indian grappling to continue developing, athletes need more than regular training. They also need opportunities to compete against unfamiliar opponents and assess their abilities in demanding situations.
Events such as ADCC India bring together competitors from different academies, regions and countries, creating a competitive environment that encourages improvement.
Intermediate athletes can gain valuable experience, while professional grapplers can test themselves against high-level opposition.
These opportunities help strengthen the connection between everyday training and competitive performance.
At Crosstrain Fight Club, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, submission grappling and MMA are part of a wider combat sports training environment.
Competitive grappling allows athletes to apply their training under pressure and develop the technical awareness required for tournament participation.
Crosstrain’s programmes support athletes with different goals, from learning the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to developing skills for competition.
For those searching for BJJ training in Gurgaon, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Gurugram, grappling training in Noida, MMA training in Delhi NCR or combat sports training in Faridabad, understanding an academy’s coaching and competition environment can help when choosing where to train.
Hosting ADCC India at Jaypee Greens, Greater Noida, brought hundreds of Indian and international competitors together in the Delhi NCR region.
Events of this scale can help introduce more people to submission grappling, strengthen connections between academies and give athletes the opportunity to test their skills against a wider field of competitors.
The presence of athletes from more than 12 countries also highlights the international scope of the championship.
For Indian grapplers, continuing to participate in such events can help build experience and prepare them for future challenges on the international stage.
The ninth edition of ADCC India demonstrated the participation and talent present within the country’s grappling community.
The next step is to continue creating competitive opportunities, encourage more athletes to participate and support their development through quality training and regular competition.
Indian grapplers need platforms where their abilities can be tested, their performances can be recognised and their progress can continue.
ADCC India is one such platform, bringing together athletes from across the country and around the world.
The talent is here. The opportunity is on the mats. The challenge is to keep progressing.
Indian grapplers showcased the depth of their talent at the ninth edition of ADCC India 2026, where more than 300 athletes from over 12 countries and five continents competed in Greater Noida.
Held at Jaypee Atlantic, The Club, Integrated Sports Complex, Jaypee Greens, Greater Noida, the championship brought Indian and international athletes together for a major submission grappling competition.
The event gave competitors across intermediate and professional divisions an opportunity to test their abilities against athletes from different backgrounds. The performances of Indian competitors highlighted the talent developing within the country’s grappling community.
The ninth edition of ADCC India brought together athletes from across the country, with competitors travelling from regions stretching from Ladakh to Meghalaya.
The championship was open to athletes of all nationalities, creating an environment where Indian grapplers could face international opposition and gain valuable competition experience.
As highlighted in the Deshbandhu report published on 18 October 2026, Indian athletes delivered strong performances on the mats, demonstrating the depth of talent present in Indian submission grappling.
For athletes, competitions like these provide an opportunity to put their preparation to the test, adapt to different opponents and continue developing their technical skills.
ADCC India offers competitive opportunities across different experience levels, including intermediate and professional divisions.
This structure allows developing grapplers to gain experience while giving advanced competitors a platform to test themselves against strong opposition.
Submission grappling requires athletes to combine takedowns, positional control, transitions, escapes and submission techniques. Success depends on how effectively those skills can be applied against an opponent under competition pressure.
Regular participation helps athletes understand their strengths, identify weaknesses and prepare for increasingly demanding challenges.
Competing against international athletes gives Indian grapplers an opportunity to experience different approaches to the sport.
Different training backgrounds can produce different styles of wrestling, positional control and submission attacks. Facing these variations helps athletes expand their understanding of grappling and refine their own game.
ADCC India provides that experience within a domestic competition environment.
For athletes hoping to progress toward international tournaments, performing against strong opponents at home can be an important stage in their development.
The championship received support from Adani Sportsline, demonstrating the role of sporting partnerships in supporting competitive events.
Parikshit Kaul, Senior Vice President of Adani Sportsline, emphasised that sport is about more than winning medals. He highlighted its contribution to character building, pushing boundaries and helping athletes discover their potential.
This perspective reflects the broader value of grappling competitions. Athletes develop discipline, resilience and composure while learning to handle the challenges that come with competitive performance.
Corporate support can also help sporting events increase their reach and provide more opportunities for athletes to participate.
The Deshbandhu report noted that the ADCC India championship followed the North East India Open held in Guwahati earlier in the year.
Holding competitions in different regions helps make grappling more visible and accessible to athletes across the country.
It also creates opportunities for academies and competitors from different areas to connect through a shared sporting platform.
As the number of events grows, athletes gain more opportunities to compete, while the wider grappling community benefits from greater exposure to the sport.
For Indian grappling to continue developing, athletes need more than regular training. They also need opportunities to compete against unfamiliar opponents and assess their abilities in demanding situations.
Events such as ADCC India bring together competitors from different academies, regions and countries, creating a competitive environment that encourages improvement.
Intermediate athletes can gain valuable experience, while professional grapplers can test themselves against high-level opposition.
These opportunities help strengthen the connection between everyday training and competitive performance.
At Crosstrain Fight Club, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, submission grappling and MMA are part of a wider combat sports training environment.
Competitive grappling allows athletes to apply their training under pressure and develop the technical awareness required for tournament participation.
Crosstrain’s programmes support athletes with different goals, from learning the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to developing skills for competition.
For those searching for BJJ training in Gurgaon, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Gurugram, grappling training in Noida, MMA training in Delhi NCR or combat sports training in Faridabad, understanding an academy’s coaching and competition environment can help when choosing where to train.
Hosting ADCC India at Jaypee Greens, Greater Noida, brought hundreds of Indian and international competitors together in the Delhi NCR region.
Events of this scale can help introduce more people to submission grappling, strengthen connections between academies and give athletes the opportunity to test their skills against a wider field of competitors.
The presence of athletes from more than 12 countries also highlights the international scope of the championship.
For Indian grapplers, continuing to participate in such events can help build experience and prepare them for future challenges on the international stage.
The ninth edition of ADCC India demonstrated the participation and talent present within the country’s grappling community.
The next step is to continue creating competitive opportunities, encourage more athletes to participate and support their development through quality training and regular competition.
Indian grapplers need platforms where their abilities can be tested, their performances can be recognised and their progress can continue.
ADCC India is one such platform, bringing together athletes from across the country and around the world.
The talent is here. The opportunity is on the mats. The challenge is to keep progressing.