How Did Indian Women Wrestlers Perform at the Yasar Dogu International Tournament?

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Key Takeaways
- Indian women wrestlers excelled at the Yasar Dogu Tournament.
- They won five medals including four golds.
- India finished as the runner-up in the overall team rankings.
- Pushpa, Neha, Manisha, and Harshita were key contributors to the medal tally.
- Indian Under-17 wrestlers also achieved notable success recently.
New Delhi, June 28 (NationPress) The dominance of Indian women wrestlers on the global wrestling platform continues to shine. At the renowned Yasar Dogu International Wrestling Tournament taking place in Turkey, India sent a team of six female wrestlers who put forth an impressive display.
From the six competitors, an impressive five earned medals, including four gold and one bronze, propelling India to a remarkable runner-up finish in the team rankings.
Despite having only six representatives, India made a significant mark. The home nation, Turkey, took the top spot while Kazakhstan claimed third place.
Pushpa triumphed in the 55 kg category, while Neha excelled in the 57 kg division. Manisha showcased her skills in the 62 kg class to secure gold, and Harshita added another gold in the 72 kg category. Neelam also contributed to the medal tally with a bronze in the 50 kg division, completing a successful event for the Indian team.
Previously, Indian Under-17 wrestlers earned five medals, including three gold, although they fell outside the top three in the overall standings at the Under-17 Asian Wrestling Championships held in Vung Tau, Vietnam.
The Indian Freestyle team amassed a total of five medals, comprising three gold and two bronze, demonstrating their grit, determination, and technical prowess. Despite narrowly missing out on a top three finish and a team trophy, the individual performances, especially in the heavier weight classes, were commendable.
The gold medals were claimed by Gaurav Punia in the 65 kg category, Arjun Ruhil in the 92 kg, and Lacky in the 110 kg. Shivam secured bronze in the 45 kg category, while Dhanraj Ganapati earned bronze in the 51 kg division.