Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Nishu Earns Final Trial Against Antim Panghal for World Spot
Nishu won the 53kg wrestling trial in India.
She will get one more chance to compete against Antim Panghal.
The winner of that match will represent India at the World Championships.
The championships will take place in Astana, Kazakhstan, from October 24 to November 1.
The final trial will happen on a later date.
Kajal won the 76kg category.
Simran, Neelam, Tapsya and Srishti also won their weight categories.
The wrestling federation said the trials showed strong talent and determination.
Nishu won the 53kg national trial and will face Antim Panghal in a final selection bout.
The winner will represent India at the Senior World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan.
The championships are scheduled for October 24 to November 1.
Kajal won the 76kg category, while Simran, Neelam, Tapsya and Srishti won other divisions.
WFI President Sanjay Singh praised the bouts’ intensity and the depth of Indian wrestling talent.
- Who
- Nishu and Asian Games-bound wrestler Antim Panghal are competing for India’s 53kg place; other winners included Kajal, Simran, Neelam, Tapsya and Srishti.
- What
- Nishu won the 53kg national selection trial and earned a final bout against Antim Panghal.
- When
- The national trial was held on Monday; the Senior World Championships are scheduled for October 24-November 1, with the final trial to be held later.
- Where
- The trial took place at the Indira Gandhi Stadium; the World Championships will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan.
- Why
- The Nishu-Antim winner will be selected to represent India in the 53kg category at the Senior World Championships.
- 53kg winner
- Nishu
- Final opponent
- Antim Panghal
- Championship venue
- Astana, Kazakhstan
- Championship dates
- October 24-November 1
- 76kg winner
- Kajal
- Other category winners
- Simran (57kg), Neelam (50kg), Tapsya (62kg), and Srishti (68kg)
- Trial location
- Indira Gandhi Stadium