Manisha Bhanwala Becomes First-Ever Indian Women’s Wrestling World Champion

Manisha Bhanwala created history in Astana |Courtesy – UWW

Manisha Bhanwala etched her name in the history books and became the first-ever Indian woman wrestler to become a world champion on Friday (October 30) at Astana's Barys Arena. She achieved the remarkable feat in the Women's 59 kg category by winning the summit clash against Pan American Champion Abigail Nette 8-6.

In the gold medal clash, the 29-year-old showed nerves of steel and pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the competition. The Indian star was 0-6 down but managed to fight back and take the lead to ensure she is crowned world champion for the first time in her career.

At 6-0 down, Manisha started the comeback with a takedown, which was challenged by the United States of America (USA) Nette. The appeal proved unsuccessful, which added another point to the Indian's tally. She then equalised with a gun-wrench.

Later, when the match was 6-6, the Indian won the battle of serves by completing a pressure serve to take the lead in the dying moments of the match.

Manisha is only the second Indian to win a gold medal at the Wrestling World Championship. The…

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