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Wrestling: Neha Clinches Gold, Mansi Bags Silver As India Dominates Day 3 At Budapest Ranking Series 2026
Former U17 World Champion Neha: Former U17 World Champion Neha delivered a gritty performance to capture the gold medal in the women’s 59kg category on the third day of the Polyák Imre, Varga János & Kozma István Memorial Senior Ranking Tournament 2026 in the Hungarian capital on Friday.
Continuing her breakthrough year on the senior circuit, Neha displayed exceptional tactical composure under pressure to overcome the USA's Abigail E. Nette in the championship bout.
Holding her nerve in a closely contested tactical encounter against a tough American opponent, the Indian wrestler edged out Nette 6-4 on points (VPO1) to stand atop the podium and secure India's second gold medal of the tournament, matching Olympic bronze medalist Aman Sehrawat's opening-day triumph.
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