Neelam creates history, wins India's 1st silver in 5 years at World Wrestling C'ships

Neelam Sirohi won silver in the women's 50kg category at the World Wrestling Championships 2026, ending India's five-year wait for a silver at the event. She lost by pinfall after trailing 0-5 to two-time Olympic medallist Yui Susaki of Japan in the final. Notably, Neelam is only the second Indian woman to win a silver at the World Championships.