Kajal Bags Gold In 76kg, Antim Neha Clinch Silver In Budapest Ranking Series

Published 19 July 2026 · india

Kajal Bags Gold In 76kg, Antim Neha Clinch Silver In Budapest Ranking Series Published By, Last Updated: July 19, 2026, 11:24 IST Kajal won U20

Kajal Bags Gold In 76kg, Antim Neha Clinch Silver In Budapest Ranking Series Published By, Last Updated: July 19, 2026, 11:24 IST Kajal won U20 world wrestling gold in Budapest, securing India's third gold. India's medal tally reached 12, with 3 gold, 4 silver, and 5 bronze. Kajal clinched the women’s 76kg gold at the Budapest Ranking Series Reigning U20 world champion wrestler Kajal clinched the women’s 76kg gold with a commanding display at the Budapest Ranking Series. Facing USA’s Dymond Precious Guilford in a gripping gold medal clash, the young Indian showcased excellent tactical awareness and composure under pressure. The high-stakes bout ended in a 3-3 deadlock, but Kajal held her nerve to win on criteria, securing India’s third gold medal of the tournament.

India added two silver medals through strong campaigns in the 53kg and 57kg weight categories. In the 53kg final, Antim Panghal was forced to settle for silver after conceding her gold medal bout against Sweden’s Emma Jonna Denise Malmgren due to injury (VIN). Meanwhile, in the 57kg division, Neha Sharma impressed on her way to the final. Up against China’s Kexin Hong in the title clash, Sharma fought hard but went down 0-4 on points to finish second. India also secured a bronze medal in the 53kg category through Nishu, who delivered a resilient performance. In a tightly contested bout against Romania’s Andrea Beatrice Ana, Nishu held firm defensively.

The match ended 2-2, with the Indian emerging winner on criteria (VPO1) to claim a podium finish. With this, India’s medal tally at the tournament has risen to 12, including three gold, four silver, and five bronze medals. The Indian contingent will now turn its attention to the upcoming Greco-Roman events, aiming to finish the ranking series on a high. (With PTI Inputs) News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Aakash Biswas A cricket enthusiast whose dreams of playing for India paved the way for a compelling journey in journalism. With a comprehensive coverage spanning international and domestic cricket across formats, I...

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