U20 World Wrestling Champs: Antim Panghal defends her 53 kg title, Savita clinches 62 kg gold

AMMAN (Jordan): Indian wrestler Antim Panghal defended her title at the U20 World Wrestling Championships to claim the third gold medal for India in Jordan on Friday.

Reigning Junior World Champion Antim defeated Ukraine’s Yefremova 4-0 to win a gold medal in the women’s 53kg weight category.

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's Reigning Junior World Champion & #TOPSAthlete @OlyAntim successfully defends her title after beating 's Yefremova 4-0 to win in Women's 53kg weight category

Many congratulations Antim pic.twitter.com/PGl3fMpSVo

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 18, 2023

Also, Khelo India athlete Savita won a gold in women’s 62 kg category.

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3⃣rd for #KheloIndia athelete Savita wins in WW 62kg category.

With this, the powerhouse of energy Savita remains undefeated with 7 at the international forum

Many congratulations champ pic.twitter.com/pfiARyOpe4

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 18, 2023

Earlier in the day, Indian wrestler Priya Malik secured a gold medal at the ongoing U20 World Wrestling Championships being held in Jordan on Thursday, becoming the second Indian woman ever to clinch a gold in the competition.

Priya won the gold in the 76 kg category, defeating Germany’s Laura Kuehn 5-0 in the gold medal bout. Previously, Antim Panghal, had won a gold in the previous edition.

The achievement of this Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) athlete has now given India two golds at the ongoing championships, which has only happened for the second time ever. The last time India did so was back in 2001.

Also, Khelo India athlete Arju made India proud in the 68 kg category by defeating Turkey’s Elif Kurt in the bronze medal bout.

Notably, Mohit Kumar on Wednesday created history after winning the U20 World Wrestling Championships, defeating Eldar Akhmadudinov 9-8 in 61-kg freestyle event in Jordan.

With this, he became the fourth Indian Freestyle (FS) Wrestler to win a Junior World Championship.

Apart from Mohit Kumar, Sagar Jaglan also claimed a silver medal in FS 79kg category while Deepak Chahal won a bronze medal FS 97kg category on Day second of the event.

Jaideep (men’s freestyle 74kg, bronze) and Rajat Ruhal (men’s freestyle 125 kg, bronze) are also among the medal winners.

Apart from Mohit Kumar, Sagar Jaglan also claimed a silver medal in FS 79kg category while Deepak Chahal won a bronze medal FS 97kg category on Day second of the event.

Jaideep (men’s freestyle 74kg, bronze) and Rajat Ruhal (men’s freestyle 125 kg, bronze) are also among the medal winners.

Mohit is the fourth male wrestler from India to earn a gold medal in the U20 World Championships, following Palwinder Cheema (2001), Ramesh Kumar (2001), and Deepak Punia (2019).

So far, India has won a total of nine medals with four gold, one silver, and four bronze medals. (ANI)