NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the Indian women wrestlers‘ triumphant feat at the U-20 World Championship as a “monumental triumph,” marking a historic moment for Indian sports. The women’s wrestling team secured the coveted team title for the first time in the championship’s history, an achievement that showcases their exceptional talent and dedication.
The Prime Minister took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his pride in the team’s extraordinary performance. “A monumental triumph for Indian Women Wrestlers! Our team has won the Women Wrestling team title at the 2023 U-20 World Championships, delivering an unparalleled performance with 7 medals, of which 3 are Golds,” he stated.

Highlighting the individual accomplishments within the team, Prime Minister Modi noted the remarkable achievement of Antim Panghal. Panghal secured a remarkable feat by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to win back-to-back U-20 world titles. Her exceptional agility and strength were on full display as she defended her 53kg crown with exceptional prowess.
“This glorious win stands as an embodiment of the unwavering commitment, sheer determination, and exceptional talent of our emerging wrestlers,” Prime Minister Modi remarked, underscoring the values this victory encapsulates.

Savita, competing in the 62kg category, added to the team’s success by securing another world championship title. The collective accomplishments of the Indian women’s team enabled them to secure the team title, a monumental achievement that sets a new benchmark for Indian wrestling.
The U-20 World Championship yielded phenomenal results for India, with seven wrestlers clinching medals. Alongside Panghal’s gold, Antim Kundu (65kg) secured a silver medal, while Reena (57kg), Arju (68kg), and Harshita (72kg) each earned bronze medals.
(With inputs from PTI)