Four Indian women wrestlers in World Championship finals

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Aug 22, 2024, 05:58 IST

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Putting up a dominant show, all four Indian women wrestlers in action, including Aditi Kumari, Neha and Pulkit, got themselves in title contention at the Under-17 World Championships, here on Wednesday. Aditi Kumari put up an impressive show against Ukraine's Karolina Shperyk (10-0) and Marriem Mohamed Abdelaal (4-2) to set up the 43kg semifinal against Aleksandra Berezovskaia.She carried forward her terrific run with a 8-2 win in the semifinals to set up the 43kg final with Maria Louiza Gkika from Greece.

Four Indian women wrestlers in World Championship finals

Aditi Kumari, Neha, Pulkit, and Mansi Lather showcased their dominance at the Under-17 World Championships, securing their spots in the title bouts. Aditi Kumari defeated Karolina Shperyk (10-0) and Marriem Mohamed Abdelaal (4-2) to reach the 43kg semifinal against Aleksandra Berezovskaia.
Neha advanced to the 57kg semifinals without conceding a point, pinning Mairi Mani and winning by technical superiority against Miranda Kapanadze.She then triumphed over Anna Stratan (8-4) to secure her place in the final against Japan's So Tsuitsui.
Pulkit overpowered Ling Cai for a 'win by fall' in the 65kg category, followed by a 9-0 victory against Juliana Catanzaro and a 3-0 win over Maram Ibrahim Aly to reach the gold-medal bout against Daria Frolova.
In the 73kg category, Mansi Lather conceded only two points en route to the final, defeating Lotta Englich (11-0), Piper Meredith Fowler (6-0), and Khrystyna Demchuk (12-2, by fall). She will face Hanna Pirskaya in the final.

In the Greco-Roman bronze medal play-off, Ronak claimed India's first medal by defeating Turkey's Emrullah Capkan 6-1, while Sainath Pardhi added to India's tally with a victory over Kazakhstan's Mussan Yerassyl in the 51kg bronze play-off.

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