0-6 down to historic gold! Manisha Bhanwala becomes India’s first female World Wrestling champion

Manisha Bhanwala became the first Indian woman to win gold at the Wrestling World Championships after beating American Abigail Nette 8-6 in the 59kg final. Her remarkable comeback ended India's long wait for a women's world champion.

New Delhi: Manisha Bhanwala created history on Friday by becoming the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Wrestling World Championships. The 29-year-old defeated American wrestler Abigail Nette 8-6 in the women’s 59kg final in Astana, Kazakhstan, ending India’s long wait for a world champion in the women’s category.

Manisha’s victory was particularly special as she made a comeback from a 0-6........

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