On 30 October 2026, Manisha Bhanwala created history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Senior World Wrestling Championships. She won the gold in the women’s 59 kg category, defeating USA’s Abigail Elizabeth Nette by 8–6 in the final after making a remarkable comeback from a 0–6 deficit.
- With this victory, Manisha ended India’s long wait for a women’s wrestling gold at the global championships.
- India finished the competition with four medals: one gold, two silver and one bronze.
- Kajal Dhochak and Neelam Sirohi won silver medals, while Tanu Sharma secured bronze in the 72 kg category.
- Manisha’s historic victory marked a significant milestone in Indian women’s wrestling.
