Manisha is a world champion!
Manisha Bhanwala is the first Indian woman ever to win gold at the World Wrestling Championships.
On Thursday 30 October, Manisha wrestled in the final in Astana, a city in Kazakhstan. She faced Abigail Nette from America.
Down, but not out
Manisha was losing 0–6! But she did not give up. She scored point after point. When the time was up, she had won 8–6!
Only one Indian had won wrestling gold at the World Championships before: Sushil Kumar, in 2010. Neelam and Kajal from India won silver.
Please never try wrestling moves at home without a coach!
More sport this week
Hockey: India beat Bangladesh 13–0 and China 5–2 at the Asian Champions Trophy. Youth Olympics: they start today in Dakar, Senegal. India has sent 17 young athletes. Football: Kerala Blasters drew 0–0 with Mumbai City in Kochi.
How to score in wrestling
1. Take down: 2
Bring the other wrestler down to the mat from standing.
2. Step out: 1
Push the other wrestler out of the circle.
3. Turn: 2
Roll the other wrestler so their back faces the mat.
4. Pin: WIN!
Hold both their shoulders on the mat. That wins at once!
Did you know?Wrestlers are put into groups by how heavy they are, so it is fair. Manisha won in the 59-kilogram group.
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The winner, the very best in a contest.
The winner, the very best in a contest.
Nibbles asksManisha was losing, but she kept going. When did you keep trying and win in the end?