Wrestling NatPriya and Radhika help Haryana assert its dominance in Nationals
The Hindu
Haryana dominates Senior National Wrestling Championship with seven golds, showcasing powerhouse status in women's wrestling.
Haryana proved its powerhouse status in women’s wrestling by winning seven of the eight golds on the concluding day of the Senior National Wrestling Championship at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium on Sunday.
The pick of the results were that of Priya and Radhika in the 76kg and 68kg categories respectively.
Priya, 19, a world U-20 champion in 2023 and an Asian U-23 champion this year, dominated 2024 Paris Olympian and Services wrestler Reetika 10-0.
Radhika, 23, a silver medalist at Asian Championships earlier this year, overcame the challenge of Delhi’s Srishti 7-1.
“I entered the competition with only the gold in mind,” said Radhika, who didn’t drop a single point until the final bout.
“So I am very happy to have achieved that. My next target is the 2026 Asian Games,” she added.
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