New Delhi [India], Feb 21 (ANI): Grappler Sakshi Malik was on Friday assured of a silver medal in the ongoing Asian Wrestling Championships as she won her semi-final match.Malik defeated Uzbekistan's Nabira Esenbaeva 5-4 in the 65-kg category.Earlier in the day, she defeated Korea's Ohyoung Ha 14-4 in the second round. However, the grappler had to suffer a loss in the first round against Japan's Naomi Ruke in the 65kg category while Sonam Malik lost her 62kg match against Kawai Yukako.Vinesh Phogat lost to Japan's Mayu Mukaida 2-6, however, the grappler is still in contention for winning a medal.On Thursday, Sarita Mor and Pinki clinched a gold medal in their respective weight categories in the ongoing Asian Wrestling Championships.Sarita Mor triumphed 3-2 over Mongolia's Battsetseg in the finals of the 59kg category while Pinki defeated Mongolia's Dulguun Bolormaa 2-1 in 55kg freestyle final.Nirmala Devi had to settle for a silver medal in the 50kg category after coming up short against Japan's Miho Igarashi.Grappler Divya Kakran became the second Indian woman to win a gold medal at the ongoing Asian Wrestling Championship.(ANI)

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