Sangeeta Phogat qualifies at World Wrestling Championship trials
The Hindu
Vinesh Phogat withdrew after feeling unwell
Star wrestler Vinesh Phogat met with disappointment, while her cousin Sangeeta Phogat sprung a surprise in the selection trials for the World wrestling championships, to be held in Oslo (Norway) from October 2 to 10, in Delhi on Tuesday. Vinesh, who was suspended by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) for indiscipline in the Olympics before being allowed to compete in the trials, won her first bout against Anju in the 55kg weight class. However, the ace wrestler, who reportedly had faced some issues in Tokyo, withdrew after feeling unwell. Sangeeta, wife of Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia, made an impressive return to competitive wrestling after three years and surgeries on both her knees. She defeated Manisha, who earlier beat Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik, in the final to book her berth in 62kg.More Related News