Manisha Bhanwala Becomes India's First Woman Wrestling World Champion – 2026
Manisha Bhanwala Becomes India's First Woman Wrestling World Champion – 2026 Published Date: 31 October 2026 Category: Sports Current Affairs Useful For: UPSC, SSC, Railway, Banking, APPSC, TSPSC and other competitive examinations Introduction Indian wrestling created history on 30 October 2026 when Manisha Bhanwala became the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Senior World Wrestling Championships . She achieved this remarkable milestone in the women's 59 kg category at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships held in Astana, Kazakhstan. In a thrilling final, Manisha defeated American wrestler Abigail Nette by a score of 8–6 after recovering from a 0–6 deficit. Her extraordinary comeback brought India its first-ever women's gold medal at the senior World Wrestling Championships. Manisha Bhanwala's Historic Achievement Manisha Bhanwala delivered an outstanding performance in the ...