India, Oct. 30 -- Indian wrestler Manisha Bhanwala made history at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, winning the women's 59kg freestyle gold medal after defeating USA's Abigail Nette 8-6 in a dramatic final.

Bhanwala recovered from a 0-6 deficit to secure the victory, becoming India's first women's senior world wrestling champion.

The comeback turned a seemingly one-sided contest into a landmark moment for Indian wrestling.

With Nette holding a six-point advantage, Bhanwala needed to change the momentum under pressure. She responded with a remarkable scoring surge to overturn the deficit and finish the bout with an 8-6 win.

Manisha Bhanwala's Road To The World Championship Gold

Bhanwala's gold medal was th...