New Delhi: It was a good day for Indian boxing and wrestling in World Championships.
India’s Aditya was crowned champion in Men’s 55 kg category in the World U-19 Boxing Championships in Budva, Montenegro.
Aditya, the Asian U-19 silver medallist, fought back after narrowly losing the opening round to get the better of Russia’s Islam Magomedov 4-1 in the summit clash on Tuesday.
India had a chance to claim another gold but Megha Sheokand settled for silver after losing 0-5 to Russian Ekaterina Frolova in the Women’s 80 kg final.
India also claimed two bronze medals through Harshika (Women’s 65 kg) and Prachi Tokas (Women’s 80+kg).
Kajal, Neelam to fight for gold medals
In Kazakhstan capital Astana, two Indians qualified for finals for the first time in World Wrestling championships on Tuesday.
The 18-year-old Kajal Dhochak will challenge Ukraine’s Anastasiya Alpyeyeva for the 76 kg title, and Neelam Sirohi will face Japan’s Yui Susaki in the 50 kg final.
Kajal recovered from 1-7 down to defeat Kyrgyzstan’s Aiperi Medet Kyzy 10-7 in the semifinals. Her earlier victories came against Lithuania’s Kamile Griskiene Gaucaite and Mongolia’s Davaanasan Enkh Amar.
Neelam secured her final berth with a 7-3 win against Kazakhstan’s Zeinep Bayanova. She earlier defeated Belarus’ Natallia Varakina 6-0 and then got a walkover from injured Russian Elizaveta Smirnova.