Vinesh had established an unassailable 8-0 lead in the first round over much-fancied Sofia, who tried to resist the Indian girl's challenge in the second round.

India's biggest medal hope in women's wrestling at the World Championships, Vinesh Phogat is pitted against Olympic Bronze medallist Sofia Mattsson.

It is fourth gold of the season for the Asian Games champion Bajrang after standing atop the podium at Dan Kolov, Asian Championship and Ali Aliev tournament.

Vinesh Phogat prevailed 3-2 over local wrestler Roksana in the final of the competition.

Vinesh has just secured her place in India's World Championship squad by beating Pinki 9-0 in the 53kg trials.

Bajrang and Vinesh's names were sent by WFI owing to their remarkable performances in the last couple of years.

Vinesh, the first Indian athlete ever to be nominated for Laureus World Sports Award, also insisted that the mindset of Indian wrestlers have greater self-belief. 

Phogat made a sensational comeback to win a gold medal at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and Jakarta Asian Games has been nominated for the Laureus World Comeback of the Year.

Talking about the field in the upcoming PWL season, Vinesh said that though she has defeated most Indian wrestlers who will be in the fray in this edition.

The Commonwealth Games may not be the best yardstick but considering that the Asian bloc is a powerhouse of the sport, Bajrang and Vinesh's gold medals at the Jakarta Games assume significance.

Bagging her sixth National title, Vinesh just conceded two points in five bouts. She had earlier won five Nationals in a row from 2012 to 2016.

Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar and Rio Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik, who are struggling with form for quite some time, could not make the top Grade.

Vinesh was forced to skip the World Championship in Budapest due to a last-minute elbow injury.

It has been learnt that Bajrang has already filed his nomination through the Wrestling Federation of India, while Vinesh is likely to be considered by the Sports Ministry.

Vinesh Phogat exchanged the ring with Sonipat-based grappler in the presence of her mother and the family of Somveer.

Vinesh Phogat became the first Indian woman wrestler to win an Asian Games Gold after she defeated Japan’s Yuki Irie in the 50 kilogram women’s Freestyle final. 

Vinesh was stretchered out of the wrestling arena in 2016 at the Rio Games after suffering a horrible knee injury.

An unexpected podium finish was assured in Sepak Takraw on a fairly good day for India at the 18th Asian Games here.

Vinesh Phogat on Monday became the first Indian woman wrestler to win a gold medal at the Asian Games, defeating Japan's Yuki Irie 6-2 to win a gold medal in the 50kg women's freestyle event.

The country held on to the third position in the overall medal tally with 59 medals -- 25 gold, 16 silver and 18 bronze medals.