New Delhi, Nov. 2 -- For Manisha Bhanwala, the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) has been more than just a platform to compete against top wrestlers.
The experience of handling intense contests in quick succession, sharing training space with international stars and learning to recover from setbacks helped shape the mental strength that eventually took her to the top of the podium at the Senior World Wrestling Championships.
The 29-year-old made history in Astana last month by becoming the first Indian woman to win gold at the Senior World Wrestling Championships, claiming the women's 59kg title. Her achievement came shortly after a disappointing Asian Games campaign, but Manisha believes the challenges she faced in the PWL helped her respond po...