BELGRADE, SERBIA – Antim Panghal won a bronze medal in the women’s 53kg wrestling event at the World Championships on Sunday, securing her spot at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Panghal defeated Sweden’s Emma Jonna Denise Malmgren, the two-time European champion, to win the bronze medal. Panghal trailed 6-6 after the first period, but she came back to win 16-6 in the second period.
Panghal’s bronze medal is India’s first medal at the World Wrestling Championships since 2019. She is also the first Indian wrestler to secure an Olympic quota for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Panghal is a rising star in Indian wrestling. She is the reigning two-time U20 world champion. She is also a national champion and a Commonwealth Games medalist.
Panghal’s victory at the World Championships is a major achievement for her and for Indian wrestling. She is now one of the favorites to win a medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Reaction to Panghal’s Victory
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Panghal on her victory on Twitter. He said, “Antim Panghal has made India proud by winning a bronze medal at the World Wrestling Championships. I congratulate her on this remarkable achievement. Her performance is an inspiration to all young athletes in the country.”
Indian Sports Minister Anurag Thakur also congratulated Panghal on her victory. He said, “Antim Panghal has made India proud by winning a bronze medal at the World Wrestling Championships. She is a rising star in Indian wrestling, and I am confident that she will continue to achieve great things in the future.”
Panghal’s victory was also celebrated by the Indian wrestling fraternity. Indian wrestling legend Sushil Kumar said, “Antim Panghal has made India proud by winning a bronze medal at the World Wrestling Championships. She is a very talented wrestler, and I am confident that she will win a medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics.”
Panghal’s victory at the World Championships is a major boost for Indian wrestling. She is now one of the favorites to win a medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics.