Malik lost to Japan's Naomi Ruike 2-0 in the 65 kg category. She defeated Nabira Esenbaeva 5-4 in the semi-final match of the championships. Earlier in the day, Grappler Sonam also lost her semi-final match in the 62 kg categorySonam was defeated by Kyrgyzstan's Aisuluu Tynybekova 11-0.