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Paris Olympics: Antim Panghal wants to live up to country's expectations

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Paris Olympics: Antim Panghal Wants To Live Up To Country's Expectations

By IANS News July 11, 2024 • 17:00 PM View: 239

Junior World Wrestling Championships: Antim Panghal will bring her prodigious wrestling talent to Paris 2024 as the 19-year-old is expected to be a medal contender in the 53 kg weight category in the upcoming Olympic Games. Panghal’s journey began at the young age of 10 years, inspired by her elder sister, a kabaddi player, who encouraged her to pursue wrestling.

In an exclusive feature on JioCinema's 'The Dreamers,' she opened up on her wrestling journey which saw her become the first Indian woman to win gold at the World Junior Championships.

TAGS Wrestler Antim Panghal Olympic Games New Delhi Antim Panghal The Dreamers World Junior Championships Junior World Champion Commonwealth Games Vinesh Phogat Junior World Championships Asian Championships World Championships Sakshi Malik

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