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Indian women wrestlers showcased dominance at the Under-17 Asian Championships in Vietnam, bagging 5 gold medals. Rachna, Rutuja, and Moni delivered crushing victories over Japanese opponents to secure top honors. The team's collective 215 points comfortably outscored China and Japan for the Champion Trophy. This follows India's recent success in U-23 wrestling, signaling a bright future for women's wrestling.

Key Points: Indian Women Wrestlers Dominate Under-17 Asian Championships with 5 Golds

  • India won 10 medals including 5 golds in women's U-17 wrestling
  • Rachna and Rutuja dominated Japanese opponents with 9-0 and 10-0 wins
  • Team secured 215 points, beating China (151) and Japan (149)
  • Hardeep added Greco-Roman gold in 110 kg category
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Indian Women wrestlers clinch Champion Trophy at Under-17 Asian Wrestling Championships

India's U-17 women wrestlers clinch Champion Trophy at Asian Championships with 5 gold medals, outscoring China and Japan in Vietnam.

"The Indian team's resounding success reflects the depth of talent among upcoming women wrestlers – Wrestling Federation of India"

Vung Tau, June 25

Continuing the stellar performance on the international stage, the Indian Women Wrestling Team has emerged as the Champion Team at the Under-17 Asian Wrestling Championships held in Vung Tau, Vietnam, from June 18 to 26, as per the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) press release.

Following the triumphant victory of the Under-23 Women Wrestling Team in Vietnam, the Under-17 Women Wrestlers showcased exceptional grit, determination, and skill to carry forward India's winning momentum.

The Indian Women Team dominated across weight categories, winning a total of 10 medals - 5 Gold, 3 Silver, and 2 Bronze, thus securing the Champion Trophy with 215 points. China stood second with 151 points, while Japan secured third position with 149 points. Highlights of the Performance: Rachna (43 kg): Defeated a strong Japanese opponent with a decisive 9-0 victory to bag the Gold Medal. Rutuja (46 kg): Defeated Japanese wrestler in qualification round and claimed Gold by beating the Uzbek wrestler 10-0 in the final. Moni (57 kg): Overpowered a Japanese wrestler in the semifinal 10-2 and edged past a Kazakh opponent 1-1 (criteria) in the final to win Gold. Tina Punia (61 kg): Showcased excellence by defeating a Japanese wrestler 10-0 in the quarterfinal. However, she lost a closely contested final to the Kazakh wrestler 3-3 (criteria) and settled for Silver. Ashwani Vishnoi (65 kg): Indian wrestler defeated the Chinese opponent 2-0 in the final to claim Gold. Manisha (69 kg): Delivered a dominant performance and won Gold by fall against a Chinese opponent in the final. The Indian team's resounding success reflects the depth of talent and preparation among the upcoming generation of women wrestlers. In addition to the women's success, Hardeep (110 kg) in the Greco-Roman Style added to India's medal tally by clinching the Gold Medal, showcasing India's strength across wrestling disciplines. Women Wrestling: Gold Medals:

Rachna - 43 Kg.

Rutuja - 46 Kg.

Moni - 57 Kg.

Ashvini Vishnoi - 65 Kg.

Manisha - 69 Kg. Silver Medals:

Chesta - 40 Kg.

Tina Punia - 61 kg.

Kajal - 73 Kg. Bronze Medals

Anjali - 49 Kg.

Saarika - 53 Kg. Greco Roman Style: Gold Medal - Hardeep - 100 Kg.

Silver Medal - Aditya Dileep Jadhav -48 Kg.

Bronze Medal - Ritesh - 60 Kg.

Bronze Medal - Sachin Kumar - 80 Kg.

Bronze Medal - Nitin Kumar - 92 Kg. The Wrestling Federation of India congratulates all athletes, coaches, and support staff for their commendable efforts and historic performance at the championship. The President also appreciated the commendable support from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Authority of India, due to which the Indian Wrestlers are shining abroad.

- ANI

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Priya K.
What a phenomenal performance by our young wrestlers! 🇮🇳 The way they dominated against strong opponents like Japan and China shows the incredible potential of Indian women in sports. Special shoutout to Rachna for that 9-0 victory - simply outstanding! #ProudIndian
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Rahul S.
These girls are making history! But why isn't this news getting more coverage? Our media spends more time on cricket while these real heroes bring glory to the nation. Hope they get proper recognition and financial support to continue their journey.
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Anjali M.
As someone from Haryana where wrestling is in our blood, this makes me so emotional! These young girls are breaking stereotypes and showing the world what Indian women can achieve. The 5 gold medals against China and Japan is particularly satisfying 😊
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Vikram J.
Great achievement no doubt, but we must ensure these athletes get continuous support. Many champions fade away due to lack of opportunities after junior level. Government should create a proper system to nurture this talent till Olympics level.
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Sneha P.
The way Manisha won by fall against Chinese opponent gave me goosebumps! These girls are not just winning medals, they're inspiring millions of young girls across villages to dream big. Hope to see them on Olympic podium soon! 💪
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Arjun B.
While celebrating, let's not forget the coaches and support staff working behind the scenes. The systematic improvement in wrestling shows what proper training infrastructure can achieve. Need similar focus on other sports too!
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Neha T.
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