Last Updated:September 16, 2025, 18:17 IST

India’s young female wrestlers Ankush and Tapsya were eliminated, while Vaishnavi Patil and Priya Malik’s chances depend on rivals’ results at the wrestling event.

The world wrestling championships will run till September 21. (Representative Photo/AFP)

India’s young female wrestlers faced challenges on the big stage, with two of them being eliminated, while the fate of Vaishnavi Patil (65kg) and Priya Malik (76kg) remained uncertain on Tuesday.

Ankush (50kg) lost her qualification match 5-6 to Natallia Varakina, and Tapsya was defeated 2-4 by Mexico’s Bertha Rojas Chavez. Both Varakina and Chavez lost their subsequent bouts, closing the door on the two Indians.

Vaishnavi, whose father runs a dhaba, started well, defeating Latvian wrestler Elma Zeidlere 3-1, but lost 2-4 to Mongolia’s world number five Enkhjin Tuvshinjargal in the quarterfinals.

In the heaviest 76kg weight class, Priya lost her 1/8 round 2-4 to Ecuador’s world number five Genesis Reasco Valdez. If Valdez wins her semifinal against Cuban rival Milaimy De La Caridad Marin Potrille, Priya will have a chance in the repechage round.

What About the Male Wrestlers?

In men’s freestyle, Sujeet Kalkal (65kg) and Vicky (97kg) failed to capitalise on their repechage opportunities. Sujeet exited after losing 5-7 to American wrestler Real Marshall Ray Woods, while Vicky was eliminated after losing ‘by fall’ to Bulgaria’s Akhmed Magamaev.

(With inputs from PTI)

Ritayan Basu

Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes cricket content, havin…Read More

Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes cricket content, havin… Read More

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