U-20 World Wrestling Championships: Antim Panghal has become the toast of the nation ever since her gold medal winning feat at the U20 championships in the women’s 53 kg category in Sofia, Bulgaria on Friday. With it, she has also become the first ever woman wrestler to achieve the historic feat in the U20 championships. Follow all sports live updates with InsideSport.IN
The wrestler was in absolute control of her bout in the gold medal match. She beat Kazakhstan Altyn Shagayeva 8-0 in the final.
It has to be said that the Indian wrestler was consistent throughout the competition. She registered impressive victories over Amory Olivia, who is the European champion, Ayaka Kimura and Natalia Klivchutska. There was an element of confidence in all her bouts.
So when it came to the gold medal match, Antim was at her impressive best. She did not give much chance to his final opponent from Kazakhstan.
Proud moment🥇
Congratulations to Antim Panghal for creating history and becoming the first Indian girl to win a Gold medal at the U-20 World Championships.
India salutes your hard work and commitment. Best wishes for your bright future, keep shining. pic.twitter.com/8crrzejfLt
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 20, 2022
Talking about other wrestlers, Sonam Malik and Priyanka came close to winning gold, but they faltered in the final. The duo settled for silver.
All you need to know about Antim Panghal
- She is 18 years old
- She is from a Bhagana village in Haryana
- She is the youngest of her four siblings in the family
- Her elder sister Sarita has featured for the Indian team in Kabaddi
- Gradually took wrestling for fun, and fell in love with the sport
- Emerged victorious in the 53kg freestyle competition at KIUG in June
- She also won gold at the Asian Junior Championships in 2022
- Clinched bronze in the World Cadet Wrestling Championship 2021
- Won silver at U23 Asian Championships
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