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Manisha Bhanwala Wins Historic Gold at World Wrestling Championships

Manisha Bhanwala won the gold medal in the 59 kg category at the 2026 Senior World Wrestling Championships.

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Key Points

4 points

Gold: Manisha Bhanwala (59 kg)

Silver: Kajal Dhochak and Neelam Sirohi

Bronze: Tanu Sharma (72 kg)

Total Indian medals: four (one gold, two silver, one bronze)

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She overcame a 0‑6 deficit to win the final against American wrestler Abigail Elizabeth Nette, finishing 8‑6.

This is the first world championship gold for an Indian woman wrestler.

India’s women’s team secured a total of four medals at the event.

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