New Delhi, June 28 || The Indian women wrestlers continue to demonstrate their dominance on the international wrestling stage. At the prestigious Yasar Dogu International Wrestling Tournament currently being held in Turkey, India sent a contingent of six women wrestlers and delivered a remarkable performance.
Out of the six participants, five Indian women wrestlers clinched medals, securing an outstanding four gold and one bronze, which led India to finish as the runner-up in the overall team rankings.
Despite entering only six wrestlers, India made a powerful impact. Host nation Turkey secured the first position while Kazakhstan stood third.
Pushpa clinched the gold medal in the 55 kg category while Neha secured top honours in the 57 kg division. Manisha dominated the 62 kg category to win gold and Harshita added another gold to the tally in the 72 kg class. Neelam contributed to the medal count as well, earning a bronze in the 50 kg category, rounding off a successful outing for the Indian contingent.
Earlier, Indian Under-17 wrestlers bagged five medals, including three gold, but finished outside the top three in the overall standings at the Under-17 Asian Wrestling Championships in Vung Tau, Vietnam.