Kajal Dhochak, Neelam Sirohi Create History As 2 Indian Women Reach World Wrestling Championships Finals For The First Time
Astana: Indian wrestling achieved a new milestone on Tuesday as Kajal Dhochak and Neelam Sirohi earned places in the World Championships finals, giving the country two women competing for gold at the same edition for the first time. A proud moment for #IndianWrestling ! Neelam Sirohi (50 kg) & Kajal Dhochak (76 kg) secured their places in the finals of the World Wrestling Championships 2026, with…
Astana, October 27, 2026 - Indian wrestling history was made on Tuesday when Kajal Dhochak and Neelam Sirohi secured their places in the World Championships finals, marking the first time two Indian women were competing for gold at the same edition. Both wrestlers will be vying for gold, with Kajal facing Ukraine’s Anastasiya Alpyeyeva in the 76kg final and Neelam set to challenge Japan’s Yui Susaki in the 50kg final.
Sanjay Singh, President of Wrestling Federation of India, lauded the achievement, stating that it was a proud moment for Indian wrestling and a testament to the wrestlers' hard work, coaches' guidance, and the support from fans.
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