Bhilwara’s Ashwini Vishnoi Wins Gold at U-17 WWC | 05 Aug 2025

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.