Meenakshi, who earned her place in the Indian squad by defeating two-time World Championships bronze medallist Antim Panghal, was trailing 0-2 until the closing 30 seconds of her semifinal bout. The 25-year-old turned the contest on its head with a decisive four-point throw and held on to her advantage to book a place in the final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The former Asian U-23 champion will now face China\u2019s Jin Zhang, who advanced after defeating Japan\u2019s Moe Kiyooka by fall.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Later, Hansika Lamba and Neha added two more bronze medals to India\u2019s tally, following a strong showing by the men\u2019s Greco-Roman wrestlers, who had already secured two silver and three bronze medals in the opening three days of competition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the women\u2019s 55kg bronze medal bout, Hansika showed patience early on against Kyrgyzstan\u2019s Aruuke Kadyrbek Kyzy before taking control in the second round. The 19-year-old executed a successful leg attack to register a takedown and went on to dominate the bout, sealing a 6-1 victory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Neha then claimed India\u2019s seventh medal of the competition with a commanding 10-4 win over Mongolia\u2019s Bolortuya Khurelkhuu in the women\u2019s 59kg bronze medal playoff.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, Harshita (72kg) and Monika (65kg) will look to secure bronze medals on Friday. Harshita lost her semifinal 2-7 to Japan\u2019s Mahiro Yoshitake, the 2024 Asian Championships gold medallist, and will now face Uzbekistan\u2019s Sevinchoy Polvonova in the bronze medal bout.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Neha then claimed India\u2019s seventh medal of the competition with a commanding 10-4 win over Mongolia\u2019s Bolortuya Khurelkhuu in the women\u2019s 59kg bronze medal playoff.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Minakshi (57kg) and Mansi (62kg) also remain in contention after advancing to the repechage rounds, following losses to finalists in their respective categories. Minakshi will face Kyrgyzstan\u2019s Tancholpon Kybalbekova, while Mansi will take on Mongolia\u2019s Tserenchimed Sukhee on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n