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Anurag Thakur showers praises on Antim Panghal for becoming World Champion

New Delhi: India young female wrestler Antim Panghal has been crowned the U-20 World Champion. Indian Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur congratulated the young champ and said that he is extremely proud of her.---Advertisement--- “Great pride for the nation as Antim Panghal, a Khelo India medalist, scripts history as the first Indian woman to win […]

New Delhi: India young female wrestler Antim Panghal has been crowned the U-20 World Champion. Indian Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur congratulated the young champ and said that he is extremely proud of her.

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“Great pride for the nation as Antim Panghal, a Khelo India medalist, scripts history as the first Indian woman to win a gold at the U20 World Wrestling Championship. It is also India’s best-ever performance at the event with 14 medals (7 men; 7 women). Extremely proud of you!” tweeted Thakur.

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Panghal has won the gold medal in the women’s 53kg weight category in the Junior World Wreslting Championship. The 18-year-old Antim defeated a Kazakh wrestler and got herself the gold.

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First published on: Aug 21, 2022 05:24 PM IST


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