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India Makes History: Kajal and Neelam Win Silver at World Wrestling Champs
✍️ Times of India
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 12:46 AM
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Kajal Dhochak and Neelam Sirohi became the first Indian women to reach finals in the same World Wrestling Championship edition, securing silver medals in Astana.
India has etched its name in the history books of international wrestling, with two of its women wrestlers clinching silver medals at the World Wrestling Championships held in Astana. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the sport in the country, as it is the first time Indian women have reached the final stage in the same edition of the global tournament.
Kajal Dhochak fought a valiant battle but narrowly missed out on gold, losing to Ukraine’s Anastasiya Alpyeyeva with a score of 6-8. Despite the loss, her performance in the final secured her a place in the history of Indian wrestling.
Simultaneously, Neelam Sirohi also reached the final match, where she faced Japan’s Yui Susaki. Although she fell short in the decisive bout, her presence in the final contributed to India’s landmark double-silver finish.
The dual silver medal haul highlights the growing strength of Indian women in international wrestling, signaling a new era of competitiveness for the nation on the global stage.
Kajal Dhochak fought a valiant battle but narrowly missed out on gold, losing to Ukraine’s Anastasiya Alpyeyeva with a score of 6-8. Despite the loss, her performance in the final secured her a place in the history of Indian wrestling.
Simultaneously, Neelam Sirohi also reached the final match, where she faced Japan’s Yui Susaki. Although she fell short in the decisive bout, her presence in the final contributed to India’s landmark double-silver finish.
The dual silver medal haul highlights the growing strength of Indian women in international wrestling, signaling a new era of competitiveness for the nation on the global stage.