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India wins one silver and two bronze medals at U17 World Wrestling Championships
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India wins one silver and two bronze medals at U17 World Wrestling ChampionshipsIndia secured one silver and two bronze medals at the U17 World Wrestling Championships in Baku.
Nikita Sehrawat finished runner-up in the 57kg category, while Kamna Babal and Garima claimed bronze medals in the 49kg and 73kg divisions, respectively.
By IANS Updated On - 31 July 2026, 12:22 AMBaku: India’s women wrestlers delivered strong podium finishes at the 2026 U17 World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, bringing home a silver and two bronze medals in highly competitive weight categories.
Facing a formidable opponent in the reigning U17 World silver medallist Epenesa Elison of the USA, Nikita fought valiantly but ultimately sustained a 0-6 defeat.
Consolidated results:57kg: Nikita Sehrawat (India) vs. Epenesa Elison (USA); 0-649kg: Kamna Babal (India) vs. Irina Tsydeeva (Russia); 3-273kg: Garima (India) vs. Paula Benaixa Perez (Spain); 10-0, VSU.