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Manisha Bhanwala Makes History as India's First Female World Wrestling Champion
✍️ Rediff
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 05:59 AM
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Manisha Bhanwala has won the gold medal at the World Wrestling Championships, becoming the first Indian woman to claim the title.
Manisha Bhanwala clinched the gold medal at the World Wrestling Championships held in Belgrade, Serbia, marking a historic moment for Indian wrestling.
The 25‑year‑old wrestler secured victory in the 55kg category after a series of tough matches against top international competitors.
The Wrestling Federation of India hailed Bhanwala’s achievement as a milestone that could inspire a new generation of female wrestlers across the country.
Her win places India among the elite nations in the sport and sets a benchmark for future Indian women wrestlers on the world stage.
The 25‑year‑old wrestler secured victory in the 55kg category after a series of tough matches against top international competitors.
The Wrestling Federation of India hailed Bhanwala’s achievement as a milestone that could inspire a new generation of female wrestlers across the country.
Her win places India among the elite nations in the sport and sets a benchmark for future Indian women wrestlers on the world stage.