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Panghal creates history by defending 53kg title, Savita takes 62kg gold; India win wrestling team championship

Antim Panghal on August 18 created history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to win back-to-back U20 world titles as she defended her 53kg crown, combining her tremendous agility and strength for a stupendous feat.

Not only Panghal but Savita (62kg) too crowed herself a world champion as the Indian women team won the team title at a world championship for the first time in the history of sport.

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