Amman (Jordan), Aug 22:  Indian women wrestlers Aditi Kumari, Neha and Pulkit on Thursday became the Under-17 World Champions in their respective categories, stamping their class in the prestigious Cadets event, here. Aditi emerged champion in the 43kg, blanking Maria Louiza Gkika of Greece 7-0 in the title clash. Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik Claim Security of Women Wrestlers Set to Testify Against Ex-WFI Chief Brij Bhushan Singh Have Been Withdrawn; Delhi Police Responds.

In the 57kg final, Neha overpowered Japan's So Tsuitsui as she stood out with her double-leg attacks. Neha hardly gave a chance to her rival in the gold medal bout. In the 65kg final, Pulkit faced Daria Frolova, who is competing as a neutral athlete, and won 6-3.

She was leading 5-0 but conceded a pushout point and caution late in the bout that allowed Frolova to gain three points. Frolova made a desperate attempt to get the winning move but Pulkit defended well in the final 20 seconds to claim the title. Vinesh Phogat Disqualification: CAS Releases Detailed Judgement On Star Wrestler's Plea For Being Awarded Silver Medal.

Mansi Lather also won the gold medal, in the 73kg weight category where she beat Hanna Pirskaya. Earlier, India won two bronze medals in Greco-Roman style with Ronak Dahiya and Sainath Pardhi (51kg) ending on podiums.

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