Hanshika and Sarika win silver medals; Indian women’s team becomes champion of U-23 Senior World Wre (Image Source: IANS)
Senior World Wrestling Championships: Hanshika Lamba (53 kg) and Sarika (59 kg) won silver medals in their respective weight categories as both wrestlers reached the finals but lost to Japanese opponents in the U-23 Senior World Wrestling Championship at Novi Sad, Serbia.
The two silver medals ensured that the Indian women's team, giving a great performance in the event, became the overall champions. The team had won five bronze medals on Friday.
With their strong performances, the Indian women’s wrestling team won the overall champion trophy of the 2025 Under-23 World Championship by scoring 125 points. The USA finished second with 102 points, and Japan came third with 92 points.