Sports · 1 November 2026
Manisha Bhanwala Becomes First Indian Woman Wrestler to Win World Championships Gold
Exam-focused facts from the 1 November 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- Manisha Bhanwala became the first Indian woman wrestler to win a World Championships gold medal, defeating American Abigail Nette 8-6 in the final at Astana.
- The 29-year-old wrestler from Jind, Haryana, achieved the success in the non-Olympic 59kg category after previously competing at 62kg, 65kg and 57kg.