India Wins Double Silver at World Wrestling C'ships
Kajal Dhochak and Neelam Sirohi make history, settle for silver medals.
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India's Kajal Dhochak and Neelam Sirohi have created history by becoming the first Indian women to reach the finals at the same edition of the World Wrestling Championships.
They won silver medals at the event in Astana. Kajal lost 6-8 to Ukraine's Anastasiya Alpyeyeva, while Neelam fell to Japan's Yui Susaki.
This achievement marks a landmark double-silver finish for India.
Frequently asked questions
Which Indian women wrestlers won silver medals?
Kajal Dhochak and Neelam Sirohi won silver medals at the World Wrestling Championships.
Where was the World Wrestling Championships held?
The event was held in Astana.
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