Indian wrestlers Anju and Harshita won silver medals each at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
- Anju competed in the women’s 53kg category, while Harshita participated in the women’s 72kg division.
- Anju secured her silver with dominant victories, including wins against opponents from the Philippines and Sri Lanka, but fell short in the final against Ji Hyang Kim of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
- Harshita’s journey ended with a silver medal after a tough loss to Qian Jiang of China in the final.
- Manisha secured bronze in the women’s 62kg category with a convincing victory over an opponent from the Philippines.
- Antim Panghal clinched bronze in the women’s 65kg division as her opponent from South Korea was unable to compete due to injury.
- India’s overall medal tally in the championships rose to nine, including four silver and five bronze medals, highlighting the nation’s growing prowess in wrestling.
Q: In which city were the Asian Wrestling Championships 2024 held?
a) New Delhi, India
b) Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
c) Beijing, China
d) Tokyo, Japan
Ans : b) Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
