Senior world championships wrestling

Manisha Bhanwala makes history, clinches Indias first gold in Senior World Championships Image Source: IANS

Manisha Bhanwala Makes History, Clinches India's First Gold In Senior World Championships

By IANS News October 30, 2026 • 20:38 PM View: 12

Senior World Championships Wrestling: Manisha Bhanwala made history for India, clinching the country's first gold medal in Senior World Championships Wrestling with a brilliant comeback victory over Abigail Nette of the USA in the women's 59kg final in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Friday.

India's first gold medal in the competition came after two failed attempts at the 2026 World Championships in Astana. Manisha achieved the historic result in an incredible manner, coming back from a 6-0 deficit against Nette in the final and winning 8-6 for the gold medal.