India's women's wrestling squad extended their medal haul at the U20 World Championships in Slovakia on 22 August, adding one silver and two bronze medals to an already impressive tally. Mansi Lather, Tanvi Gundesh Magdum, and Komal were the latest Indian wrestlers to step onto the podium, reinforcing the country's growing dominance in junior-level international wrestling.

Mansi Lather's Silver in the 68kg Final

In the 68kg gold medal bout, Mansi Lather faced China's Chenling Song in a tightly fought defensive contest. Lather narrowly lost 1-2, earning a silver medal in what was a closely contested affair. The result underlines Lather's credentials at the elite junior level, even as the gold slipped away by the slimmest of margins.

Bronze Medals for Tanvi and Komal

India found further success in the bronze medal playoffs later in the session. In the 57kg division, Tanvi Gundesh Magdum delivered a commanding performance, defeating Canada's Agnia Krakovska by a dominant 10-4 scoreline. Shortly after, Komal claimed bronze in the 59kg category with a composed 5-2 victory over Hungary's Eda Balazs, rounding off a productive session for the Indian camp.

Kajal Dhochak's Historic Gold on Friday

The latest medals build on a landmark day of wrestling earlier on Friday, when 18-year-old Kajal Dhochak struck gold in the 76kg category with a flawless 7-0 victory on points (VPO) over China's Jingru Sun. The triumph adds a third world title to Kajal's already extraordinary resume — she had previously won the 2024 U17 World Championship in the 69kg category and the 2025 U20 World Championship in the 72kg category. Her victories at the U23 Asian Championships and the Budapest Ranking Series earlier this year further cement her status as one of India's most exciting generational prospects in wrestling.

Silver Medals for Tanu Sharma and Savita

Alongside Kajal's gold, India secured two silver medals on the same day. In the 72kg final, Tanu Sharma pushed Japan's Chisato Yoshida all the way before narrowly losing 3-5 on points (VPO1). In the 62kg division, Savita faced Japan's Sakura Onishi in the championship final but was beaten 2-12 by technical superiority (VSU1), taking silver after a strong overall campaign.

What's Next for India

With the U20 World Championships entering their final phase, India's men's freestyle wrestlers will next take the mat in the 57kg, 65kg, 79kg, and 92kg categories, offering further opportunities to add to the country's growing medal tally. The Indian contingent's women's wrestling performance in Slovakia has already set a high benchmark for future editions of the championship.