Senior Asian Wrestling: Manisha Wins Gold, Antim Takes Bronze in Comeback
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Synopsis
On March 28 in Amman, Manisha clinched India's first gold at the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship, while Antim Panghal returned to earn a bronze. This significant achievement highlights the strength of Indian women wrestlers on the international stage.
Key Takeaways
- Manisha achieved India's first gold medal in the championship.
- Antim Panghal secured a bronze in her competitive return.
- India's total medal count stands at 1 gold, 1 silver, and 4 bronze.
- The competition showcased the resilience and skill of Indian wrestlers.
- WFI anticipates further success in upcoming freestyle events.
Amman (Jordan), March 28 (NationPress) Indian women wrestlers showcased their talent as Manisha secured the nation's inaugural gold medal, while Antim Panghal earned a bronze upon her return to competitive wrestling at the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship here on Friday.
The third day of this championship in the capital of Jordan marked a significant milestone for Indian wrestling, with the women's team achieving a gold and a bronze, elevating India's total medal tally to 1 gold, 1 silver, and 4 bronze.
The standout performance of the day came from Manisha (62kg), who clinched India's first gold medal of the tournament through exceptional skill. She overcame formidable opponents to reach the final.
After triumphing over Kazakhstan's Tynys Dubek (WR 9) with a score of 11-0, the World-ranked number 10 wrestler defeated Korea's Hanbit Lee by fall, followed by a 5-1 victory against 2023 Asian Champion Kalmira Bilimbekova. In a nail-biting final, Manisha narrowly defeated DPR Korea's Ok J. Kim with a score of 8-7 to secure the gold.
Conversely, Antim Panghal (53kg), making her return to the international arena post the 2024 Paris Olympics, claimed a bronze medal. She started her campaign strongly, winning against China's Jin Zhang (2024 World Championship silver medallist) with a score of 10-6 in the quarterfinals.
However, she encountered a tough opponent in the semifinals, falling to Japan's Moe Kiyooka (World Champion) 10-0. Antim rebounded in the bronze medal match, achieving a commanding 10-0 victory over DPR Korea's Meng Hsuan Hsieh.
“With the Freestyle Wrestling competition commencing tomorrow, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) anticipates more medals and impressive performances from the Indian team,” stated Sanjay Kumar Singh, WFI President.
India’s Medal Tally So Far:
Gold Medal: 1 (Manisha - 62 kg)
Silver Medal: 1 (Reetika - 76 kg)
Bronze Medals: 4 (Antim- 53kg, Muskan- 59kg, Mansi Lather- 68kg, Sunil Kumar- 87 kg and Nitesh- 97kg)
