Asian Wrestling Championship: Women Wrestlers bring glory to India

Women wrestlers at the 2020 Asian Wrestling Championships taking place in New Delhi bring glory to India. Sakshi Malik bagged a gallant silver medal against Japanese wrestler Naomi Ruike on the fourth day of the championships, after Sarita Mor, Divya Kakran and Pinki struck gold in 59 kg, 68 kg and 55 kg categories respectively, the former Olympic bronze medalist.

A brilliant performance was showcased by Vinesh Phogat, who participated in the 53 kg category. Phogat won to bag a bronze medal to Vietnamese opponent Thi Ly Kieu by technical superiority. In one of the tough bouts, Phogat attempted to lock the opponent's legs but was overpowered by the opponent's upper-body lock.

Anshu Malik (57 kg) and Gursharan Preet Kaur (72 kg) both bagged bronze medals after fighting Sevara Eshmuratova of Uzbekistan and Tsevegmed Enkhbayar of Mongolia respectively.

Congratulations Team India, you made us proud!