Indian Wrestlers Nisha Dahiya and Priya Malik Win at Asian Wrestling Championships

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Indian wrestlers Nisha Dahiya and Priya Malik performed well at the Asian Wrestling Championships, which were held in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Dahiya won a silver medal in the 72kg category, while Malik won a bronze medal in the 73kg category.

Dahiya won her quarterfinal and semifinal matches, defeating opponents from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, respectively. In the final, she lost to Mongolia’s Bolortuya Khurelkhuu.

Priya Malik won her bronze medal after defeating Uzbekistan’s Sabina Tashkenbaeva in the 73kg category. She had earlier lost to Mongolia’s Shoovdor Baatarjav in the quarterfinals but bounced back to win her next two matches and secure a podium finish.

The Asian Wrestling Championships is one of the most prestigious wrestling events in the region, featuring top wrestlers from across Asia. India has traditionally performed well in the event, and this year’s performance by Dahiya and Malik is a testament to the country’s wrestling prowess.

Indian wrestling has been on the rise in recent years, with the country producing several world-class wrestlers in both the men’s and women’s categories. The government has also been supportive of the sport, providing funding and infrastructure to develop the next generation of wrestling talent.

RE-reported from the story originally published in Daily Hunt