Anshu Malik wins historic silver in Indian women's best show at World Wrestling

Anshu Malik needed medical help immediately after the bout as she was almost in tears. Nevertheless, it was a heroic performance from the Nidani wrestler, who has become best performer for India at the worlds with a silver.

Oslo: India will have to wait for its first woman world champion in wrestling as Anshu Malik settled for a silver medal after losing her 57kg final to 2016 Olympic champion Helen Lousie Maroulis but Sarita Mor grabbed her maiden medal at the big stage by winning the 59kg bronze, in Oslo, Norway on Thursday.

Coming into the match after becoming India's first-ever woman finalist at the World Championship, the 19-year old Anshu began on an aggressive note with positive intent but eventually lost the summit clash after being pinned.

Sushil Kumar (2010) remains India's lone world champion wrestler till date.