Brazil and Moldova Lead the Medal Table as Beach Wrestling Crowns First Champions

The Beach Wrestling competition at the 2026 FISU World University Championship Beach Sports concluded on 18 September in Figueira da Foz, with eight athletes crowned champions across the men’s and women’s categories. Brazil and Moldova claimed the largest number of gold medals, with three titles each.

In the men’s competition, Moldova won the 70 kg, 80 kg and 90 kg categories, through Ion Berghi, Gabriel Ojog and Traian Capatina, respectively. Brazil took the +90 kg title through Joao Gabriel Figueredo Correa Lima.

The women’s gold medals were shared between Brazil and Croatia. Clara Lavinha Oliveira Fernandes won the 50 kg category, Rayssa De Souza Alves claimed the 60 kg title, Marijana Šumski won at 70 kg, while Rayne Gabriely Alves Da Silva was the winner in the +70 kg category.

Portugal secured two silver medals, with Rodrigo Miranda finishing second in the men’s 70 kg category and Leticia Loureiro taking silver in the women’s 50 kg category. Portugal also added a further five bronze medals across the individual categories.

The final team rankings placed Moldova first in the men’s competition, followed by Brazil and Croatia, while Portugal finished fourth. In the women’s competition, Brazil topped the team standings, ahead of Croatia and Spain, with Portugal in fourth place.

Beach Wrestling was the first discipline to conclude at the 2026 FISU World University Championship Beach Sports, with the remaining competitions continuing in Figueira da Foz.