Discover how Mansi Ahlawat brought home a bronze medal in the women’s 59kg category at the World Wrestling Championships, adding to India’s impressive wrestling legacy.
Mansi Ahlawat Secures Bronze for India in Women’s Wrestling (59kg)
Mansi Ahlawat has added another achievement to India’s medal tally at the 2024 World Wrestling Championships by clinching a bronze in the women’s 59kg category. Trained at the prestigious Sir Chhotu Ram Akhada under the expert guidance of Coach Mandeep, Mansi showcased her skill and determination, dominating her final bout to defeat Canada’s Laurence Beauregard with a decisive 5-0 victory.
Her journey to the podium was impressive, marked by three consecutive wins before a close 1-4 loss to Mongolia’s Sukhee Tserenchimed in the semifinals on Wednesday.
India’s Manisha Bhanwala Misses Out on Bronze in 65kg Category
India’s wrestling contingent witnessed another close contest as Manisha Bhanwala competed for a bronze in the women’s 65kg category. Despite a strong performance, she was defeated in the bronze play-off by Japan’s Miwa Morikawa with a final score of 2-8. Earlier, Manisha had battled back into medal contention with a commanding 7-2 repechage victory over Mongolia’s Enkhjin Tuvshinjargal.
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Other Indian Wrestlers Face Tough Challenges
Other Indian athletes also put forth valiant efforts across various weight classes, although they fell short of securing medals:
- Kirti (55kg) and Bipasha (72kg) both displayed determination but were unable to reach the medal rounds.
- In the men’s freestyle 92kg category, Sandeep Mann advanced to the repechage round but was defeated by Slovakia’s Btyrbek Tsakuklov, who won by technical superiority.
- Male competitors Udit (61kg), Manish Goswami (70kg), and Parvinder Singh (79kg) also gave solid performances but did not advance to medal contention.
Greco-Roman Challenges for Indian Wrestlers
The Indian wrestlers in the Greco-Roman category faced an early exit in the championships. Wrestlers including Sanjeev (55kg), Chetan (63kg), Ankit Gulia (72kg), and Rohit Dahiya (82kg) were eliminated in the initial rounds, marking a challenging outing for India in Greco-Roman wrestling.
India’s Wrestling Journey at the World Wrestling Championships 2024
With Mansi Ahlawat’s bronze victory, India’s wrestling team continues to make strides on the global stage. Her success serves as inspiration for future athletes as India’s wrestling program evolves to strengthen its international presence.
