India, Jan. 31 -- Antim Panghal has raised the bar for herself this year. The twice World Championships medallist is aiming for bigger laurels, at the Asian Games and the World Championships.

Her season will begin with the Ranking Series in Zagreb from February 4, and Antim will be looking to hit the ground running. The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) has served as a good warm-up ahead of the crucial season. During the league, Antim faced good competition, including four-time world champion Yui Susaki of Japan. Though she lost the bout 8-3, Antim said she learned a great deal from the contest.

Despite Susaki showing her class, Antim lasted the full six minutes and even managed a takedown against the Tokyo Olympics gold medallist.

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