Vinesh Phogat scripts history; first Indian woman wrestler to win two medals at the World Championships

September 15, 2022 7:35 PM

Vinesh Phogat scripts history; first Indian woman wrestler to win two medals at the World Championships

Vinesh Phogat has become the first Indian woman wrestler to win two medals at the World Championships after clinching a bronze in 53 kilogram category in Belgrade, Serbia yesterday, September 14.  The Commonwealth Games 2022 gold medalist defeated reigning European champion Emma Malmgren of Sweden. It was a remarkable comeback for three-time CWG gold-medalist Vinesh after her shock qualification round defeat as she beat Swedish opponent Malmgren 8-0 in the bronze medal round. Vinesh had made it ...

World Championships: Avinash Sable qualifies for 3000m steeplechase final

October 2, 2019 9:13 AM

World Championships: Avinash Sable qualifies for 3000m steeplechase final

In athletics, India's Avinash Sable qualified for the finals of the men's 3000-meter steeplechase under dramatic circumstances after bettering his own national record at the World Championships in Doha yesterday. Avinash also became the first Indian man to qualify for a track event final. He clocked 8 minutes 25.23 seconds, bettering his earlier national record of 8:28.94, to finish seventh in the first round. However, later Athletics Federation of India filed an appeal, saying...