Commonwealth Wrestling 2017, Women Wrestlers Get Top Honours in Johannesburg

The first Indian woman to win the gold medal in wrestling at an international event, , Geeta Phogat, achieved another big honour for India. She clinched another gold at the Commonwealth Wrestling Championship 2017, in Johannesburg.

The star wrestler battled it out at the Commonwealth Wrestling Championship after two years and didn't disappoint.

The Indian contingent at the tournament secured 10 gold medals and many silvers on opening day. Indian wrestler and weightlifter made a remarkable day including Ritu Phogat, Vinesh Phogat, and Geeta Phogat all claimed gold while Sangeeta Phogat won the silver medal. The 2017 edition of the Commonwealth Wrestling Championships marked 60 wrestlers participating from India, according to ANI.

Got gold in commonwealth championship 🥇🇮🇳 South Africa 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/LNTox9PF2F

— Sakshi Malik (@SakshiMalik) December 17, 2017

Sakshi Malik, after a long gap, clinched a gold. She defeated New Zealand's Tayla Tuahine Ford by a score of 13-2 in the final of the 62 kg category. Other gold medallists are Kiran (72 kg), Ritu Malik (65 kg) and Divya Kakran (68 kg), while Pooja (76 kg) and Ravita (59 kg) won the silver medals. Also, Kavita (76 kg) and Manu (72 kg) settled for the bronze. However, in freestyle wrestling, Vinesh Phogat, Geeta Phogat and Ritu Phogat who also clinched gold in their respective categories.

Very happy we all are sisters finish the podium and won 3 Gold medals and 1silver at commonwealth championship 2017 #girlspower #phogatsisters pic.twitter.com/Dr6cS78ths

— Ritu phogat (@PhogatRitu) December 17, 2017

Congratulations to our magnificent wrestlers for winning 59 medals, including 29 golds, in the Commonwealth Wrestling Championship. India has won medals in every single weight category, for both men and women #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 18, 2017

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The Olympian wrestler, Geeta was last seen in her ambitious preparation for this season of Colors TV’s adventure reality show ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 8’ . Though she didn’t win the show, her participation made her the reality show all the more exciting. Then she came back in action after at the All India Police Championship in October and clinched a gold there too.

Congratulations to India Women Wrestling Team for winning 9 Gold, 7 Silver & 4 Bronze Medals on day 2 of #Commonwealth Wrestling Championship in #Johannesburg. pic.twitter.com/uXlnhOBYrj

— All India Mahila Congress (@MahilaCongress) December 17, 2017

Making the country proud once again with a gold medal at the #commonwealth games championship 2017..!! Congratulations @geeta_phogat ..! 😇🙏 pic.twitter.com/u6Z3Jm7F2E

— Gautam Rode (@gautam_rode) December 18, 2017

Congratulating our Indian wrestling champions for performing brilliantly and securing 29 gold medals in the Commonwealth Wrestling Championship. We are proud of your dedication and achievements.

— N Chandrababu Naidu #StayHomeSaveLives (@ncbn) December 18, 2017

Congratulations @geeta_phogat for winning the Gold Medal in #Commonwealth Championship 2017. U made us all proud. pic.twitter.com/LSLObJLIXw

— Varshaben Doshi (@VarshabenDoshi) December 17, 2017

What an amazing comeback. Congratulations @geeta_phogat on winning gold medal in Commonwealth Wrestling Championship. pic.twitter.com/iNcNTsCjeY

— Sunil Deodhar (@Sunil_Deodhar) December 17, 2017

The Championship witnessed the comeback of double Olympic gold medalist Sushil Kumar.  He won a gold after three years defeating New Zealand Akash Khullar.

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