September 13, 2010 10:16 AM

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Sushil wins Gold in World Wrestling C'ship at Moscow

Sushil Kumar has created history by becoming the first Indian wrestler to win a gold medal at the World Championships in Moscow. Sushil was only the second Indian to win an Olympic medal when he grabbed a bronze at Beijing Games in 2008.Sushil Kumar overcame Russia's Gogaev Alan 3-1 in the final to clinch the gold yesterday. He had defeated Azerbaijan's Hasanov Jabrayil in the semifinal of the free style 66kg category event.All other Indian contenders had crashed out before the final in the championship.

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