Manisha Bhanwala, 29, becomes first Indian woman to win gold at Wrestling World Championships

Manisha Bhanwala, 29, of Rohtak, Haryana, won gold in the 59kg women's wrestling final at the World Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, defeating USA’s Abigail Nette 8-6. Her victory ends India’s 39-year wait for a women’s gold at the event and makes her the second Indian wrestler overall to claim the title.

Source: Manisha Bhanwala, 29, becomes first Indian woman to win gold at Wrestling World Championships — India Today

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