Indian women's wrestling has just achieved a historic milestone as Haryana's Manisha became the first Indian woman ever to win a gold medal at the Senior World Wrestling Championships.

In a thrilling final match, Manisha was initially trailing 0-6 against her American opponent.

However, in a stunning display of resilience and strength, she made a spectacular comeback to win the bout 8-6 and secure the gold medal for India. This historic victory comes 16 years after Sushil Kumar won India's first gold in the men's category at the same championship in 2010.

Manisha's incredible achievement has made the entire nation proud. Bringing you the latest national sports news and verified athletic achievements remains a top priority for the VYGR news desk.

 

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