Kajal, Neelam win silver as two Indian women make history at World Championships
Astana, Oct. 28 -- Indian wrestlers Kajal Dhochak and Neelam Sirohi concluded their historic run at the World Championships on Wednesday, returning with two silver medals after their respective final bouts, according to a press release from the Wrestling Federation Of India (WFI).
In the 76kg title clash, 18-year-old Kajal went up against Ukraine's Anastasiya Alpyeyeva. Making her senior World Championships debut after securing two U20 world titles, Kajal put up a fierce fight but lost the closely contested bout 6-8 to finish with a silver medal.
Taking the mat in the 50kg final, 26-year-old Neelam faced a formidable challenge against Japan's four-time world champion Yui Susaki. She lost by fall after trailing 0-5.
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