In Budapest, Hungary, Kajal, a young Indian wrestler, secured the gold medal in the women’s 76kg category at the Polyák Imre, Varga János & Kozma István Memorial Senior Ranking Tournament 2026. Known for her previous achievements, Kajal demonstrated her prowess by triumphing in a challenging final against USA’s Dymond Precious Guilford. Despite a tied score, Kajal’s strategic performance earned her the championship title.
India’s success continued with two silver medals in the 53kg and 57kg weight divisions. Antim Panghal settled for silver in the 53kg category after an injury in the final against Sweden’s Emma Jonna Denise Malmgren. Additionally, Neha Sharma’s valiant effort in the 57kg final resulted in a second-place finish against China’s Kexin Hong.
The Indian team’s medal count rose to 12, including three gold, four silver, and five bronze medals. Noteworthy performances by Nishu, securing a bronze in the 53kg division, and Neha’s gold in the 59kg category contributed to India’s strong presence at the tournament. The focus now shifts to the Greco-Roman weight categories as the Indian contingent aims to conclude the ranking series on a high note.
