Kajal Dhochak qualifies for women's wrestling world title bout, aims for India's first 76kg crown
· Sports · Indian Express, NDTV Sports, Sportstar
Eighteen-year-old Kajal Dhochak from Sonipat mounted a stunning comeback from 1-7 down to defeat two-time World Championships medallist Aiperi Medet Kyzy of Kyrgyzstan 10-7 in the 76kg semi-finals at the Wrestling World Championships. The Indian debutant, ranked world number two, executed precise leg attacks and agility to take the lead in the second period, overturning the deficit. With this win, Kajal became only the third Indian woman wrestler to reach a World Championship final, and the first in the heavyweight categories. She will now face European champion Anastasiya Alpyeyeva of Ukraine in the gold medal bout.
Why it matters
Kajal's historic final appearance marks India's first women's wrestling world title opportunity in the 76kg category, inspiring a new generation of Indian grapplers and highlighting the sport's growing depth.
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