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What A Fighter: Dhawan Hails Manishas Historic World Championships Gold

Senior World Championships Wrestling: Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan congratulated wrestler Manisha Bhanwala after she scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal at the Senior World Championships Wrestling, praising her fighting spirit following an extraordinary comeback in the womens 59 kg final in Astana, Kazakhstan. From 0-6 down to becoming a World Champion! What a fighter, Manisha! Youve made the entire nation proud. Congratulations!, Dhawan wrote on X. Manisha produced a remarkable turnaround against the USAs Abigail Nette on Friday, overturning a six-point deficit to secure an 8-6 victory and deliver Indias maiden gold in the history of the Senior World Championships. The Indian wrestler endured a difficult start as Nette established a 5-0 advantage through a four-point throw and an additional point after Indias unsuccessful challenge. A subsequent caution against Manisha extended the Americans lead to 6-0. However, Manisha refused to surrender and opened her account with a stepout point before the break. She carried that momentum into the second period, executing a takedown to reduce the deficit. Another unsuccessful challenge from the American corner handed Manisha an additional point and an opportunity to attack from par terre. She capitalised with a two-point gut-wrench to level the scores at 6-6 before delivering the decisive pressure takedown to move ahead 8-6. Manisha then held her ground against Nettes attempts to regain the advantage and secured a memorable victory. Her journey to the final was equally impressive. She began her campaign with a 6-2 win over Canadas Laurence Beauregard in the pre-quarterfinals before defeating Mongolias Bolortuya Khurelkhuu in the semifinals to book her place in the gold-medal bout. She capitalised with a two-point gut-wrench to level the scores at 6-6 before delivering the decisive pressure takedown to move ahead 8-6. Manisha then held her ground against Nettes attempts to regain the advantage and secured a memorable victory. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

31 Oct 2026 10:38 am