India, Dec. 24 -- The medal count was nowhere close to satisfactory at the senior level but junior performances held out hope for a brighter future as Indian wrestling searched for new stars in a challenging 2025. On the mat, Antim Panghal emerged as India's most consistent senior performer. Competing in the women's 53kg category, the Haryana wrestler clinched a bronze medal at the World Championships, ensuring India's presence on the medals table of the premier event. Antim's run,

highlighted by a dominant performance in the bronze-medal bout, once again underlined her ability to deliver under pressure against elite opposition. She also finished third podium at the Asian Championships, adding to her continental credentials, and capped t...