Satyavart won the title at jam packed Vivekanand Sports Stadium in Katra belt of Reasi by defeating his Ukraine rival today, an official said here.
The wrestling championship was organized as a part of Navratra Festival by the J&K Indian Style Wrestling Association with the active support of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), J&K Tourism Department, Jammu and Kashmir Police, Navratra Festival Committee, Katra Municipal Committee, district administration and locals, he said.
World Champion & Olympic Medalist, Wrestler Sushil Kumar was the chief guest on the occasion while as Director Tourism, Jammu, Soujanya Sharma and International Wrestling Coach Yashvir Singh was the guest of honour.
Wrestler Satyavart was awarded Silver Gurj, Patta and cash prize of Rs one lakh and the runner up got cash of Rs 50,000 awarded by the chief guest.
Similarly 3rd and 4th position holders were given Rs 30,000 and Rs 20,000 respectively by the chief guest, the official added.
