Sports · India · October 30, 2026

Manisha Bhanwala is India's first women's world wrestling champion

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Oct 30, 12:25 PM ET

She won gold at the world championships. She is the second Indian wrestler to win the event.

Why it matters

A first for Indian women.

Background

Sushil Kumar won in 2010.

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Sources

• BBC Hindi ↗Oct 30, 12:25 PM ET

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