18-year-old becomes India’s first-ever women’s heavyweight (76kg) medallist at the Senior World Championships
India’s rising freestyle wrestling star Kajal Dhochak scripted history on October 28, 2026, by clinching the silver medal in the women’s 76kg category at the Senior World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan.
At just 18, Kajal achieved a landmark milestone for Indian wrestling, becoming the country’s first-ever medallist in the women’s heavyweight 76kg category at the Senior World Championships.
Her historic performance marks a significant moment for Indian women’s wrestling, highlighting the emergence of young talent capable of making an impact on the senior international stage.
Kajal’s silver medal adds another milestone to India’s wrestling journey and brings the spotlight on the country’s growing strength in women’s freestyle wrestling.
The achievement is particularly notable given her age, with the teenager making her mark at one of the sport’s biggest global competitions.
Kajal’s historic podium finish in Astana could serve as an inspiration for aspiring women wrestlers across India as the country continues to build its presence in international wrestling.
