Kokona makino

U17 Asian Wrestling Championships: India’s women wrestlers continued their strong showing at the 2026 U17 World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, adding two silver medals and two bronze medals to the national haul across four podium bouts.

In the 46kg category, Sandhya Vishnoi put together an impressive tournament run to reach the championship final. Facing Japan's Kokona Makino in the title clash, the Indian grappler fought hard but ultimately sustained a 2-13 defeat on points, finishing second on the podium to capture a silver medal.

India picked up a second silver medal in the 53kg weight division through Akshara, who adds this world-level accolade to her recent bronze medal finish at the U17 Asian Wrestling Championships 2026. Cruising into the gold medal match, Akshara faced a tough challenge from USA's Marlee J Solomon. The Indian wrestler succumbed to an 0-11 defeat against her American opponent, settling for a well-earned silver medal.