The third day of the event in the Jordan capital proved to be a historic day for Indian wrestling, as the Indian women\u2019s wrestling team secured a gold and a bronze medal, bringing India\u2019s total medal count to 1 gold, 1 silver, and 4 bronze.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The highlight of the day was Manisha (62kg), who clinched India\u2019s first gold medal of the championship with an outstanding performance. She dominated her way to the final, defeating some of the toughest opponents.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After defeating Kazakhstan\u2019s Tynys Dubek (WR 9) 11-0, the World ranking number 10 Indian defeated Korea\u2019s Hanbit Lee by fall, followed by a 5-1 victory over the 2023 Asian Champion Kalmira Bilimbekova 5-1. In a closely fought contest, Manisha edged past DPR Korea\u2019s Ok J. Kim 8-7 to secure India\u2019s first gold medal of the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, Antim Panghal (53kg), returning to international competition after the 2024 Paris Olympics, secured a bronze medal. She began strongly with a win over China\u2019s Jin Zhang (2024 World Championship silver medallist), 10-6 in the quarterfinals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, she faced a tough challenge in the semifinals, losing to Japan\u2019s Moe Kiyooka (World Champion) 10-0. Antim bounced back in the bronze medal bout, securing a dominant 10-0 victory over DPR Korea\u2019s Meng Hsuan Hsieh.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWith the Freestyle Wrestling competition set to begin tomorrow, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) expects more medals and strong performances from the Indian contingent,\u201d read the statement by Sanjay Kumar Singh, WFI President.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s Medal Tally So Far:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gold Medal: 1 (Manisha - 62 kg)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Silver Medal: 1 (Reetika - 76 kg)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gold Medal: 1 (Manisha - 62 kg)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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