Bantamweight was the lightest category, including wrestlers weighing up to 58 kilograms.

Source: Official results;[2] Wudarski[3] The tournament was double-elimination.

5 wrestlers continued undefeated, 3 won whilst avoiding elimination, and 4 suffered their first loss.

3 men received their first loss and 4 won while avoiding elimination.

One match was certain elimination, while the other pitted the undefeated Pütsep against the one-loss Hansson.