Rajasthan
Bhilwara’s Ashwini Vishnoi Wins Gold at U-17 WWC
- 05 Aug 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Bhilwara’s Ashwini Vishnoi made history by winning a gold medal at the Under-17 World Wrestling Championship (WWC), which took place in Athens, Greece (from 28th July to 3rd August 2025).
- In a spectacular display of skill and determination, she triumphed over Uzbekistan’s Mukayo Rakhimjonova 3-0 in the final.
- This victory marks her as Rajasthan’s first female wrestler to win this prestigious title, boosting her prominence internationally.
Key Points
- In her first match, she defeated a wrestler Mukayo Rakhimjonova from Uzbekistan.
- She then won her second match against a wrestler from Kazakhstan.
- Ashwini advanced to the final, where she faced China’s Jiaao in the 65 kg category and won the match easily, securing the gold medal.
- In the last two years, Ashwini has not only gained national recognition but has earned five international gold medals, solidifying her place on the global stage.
- She has won multiple gold medals, including triumphs at the Asian Wrestling Championship and the World Wrestling Championship.
World Wrestling Championship (WWC)
- The WWC is organized by United World Wrestling (UWW). United World Wrestling (UWW) is the international governing body for the sport of amateur wrestling, both for Greco-Roman wrestling (men only) and freestyle wrestling (men's and women's).
- UWW is headquartered in Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland.
