Top Women Wrestlers Secure Rankings in Gonda Open Tournament Finale

The curtains fell on the women's section of the 2026 Senior Open Ranking Wrestling Tournament in Gonda, with champions emerging across 10 weight classes at Nandini Nagar College. This event was more than a competition; it was a launchpad for wrestlers aiming to cement their spots in India's national wrestling hierarchy. For many athletes sidelined from the initial Senior Nationals, this tournament offered redemption and recognition. The intensity on the mats was palpable, as grapplers from various regions vied for supremacy in their respective divisions. Gold medal hauls went to Ankuush (50kg), Nishu (53kg), Nisha (55kg), Reena (57kg), Seeto (59kg), Vaishnavi Dilip Patil (62kg), Anjali (65kg), Anshu Rajkumar (68kg), Bipasha (72kg), and Itisha Chaudhary (76kg). Vaishnavi's upset win over Anjali in 62kg and Anshu's commanding 68kg performance stood out as highlights. Silver honors adorned Rachna, Himanshi, Naina, Kajal Chaudhary, Simran, Anjali (62kg), Dishun, Bhateri, Riya Kaushik, and Puja. The bronze category brimmed with talent, featuring Parveen, Ishika (50kg), Tannu, Tania (53kg), Tanishka, Khushi, Shivani, Hansika Lamba, Khushi Chaudhary, Puja Gahlot, Sarika Malik, Pragati Vinod Gaikwad, Jahnvi, Kalpana, Komal, Khushi, Tanu Sharma, Kiran Hudda, Meghna, and Shiksha. WFI officials praised the event's role in talent identification, emphasizing its alignment with preparations for international competitions. With rankings now locked in, the federation gears up to polish these stars for the global stage, promising an exciting future for Indian women's wrestling.