New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- Manisha Bhanwala scripted history on Friday, October 30, becoming the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. The 29-year-old defeated American wrestler Abigail Nette 8-6 in the women's 59kg final, producing a remarkable comeback after trailing by six points.

Although the 59kg category is a non-Olympic weight class, the achievement marks a significant milestone for Indian wrestling, as no Indian woman had previously won a senior world championship title.

Manisha's triumph capped a successful campaign for India's women wrestlers. Two other grapplers, Neelam Sirohi (50kg) and Kajal Dhochak (76kg), had reached the finals in Olympic weight categories but settle...