World Champion Wrestler Manisha Bhanwala Calls on CM Nayab Singh Saini

Manisha’s Achievement a Matter of Pride for Haryana and the Entire Nation: Chief Minister

 Chief Minister Extends Best Wishes to Manisha for Future Competitions

 Chandigarh, November 3 

International wrestler and world champion Manisha Bhanwala from Jind district called on Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday. The Chief Minister congratulated Manisha on winning a gold medal at the Senior World Wrestling Championships held in Kazakhstan and bringing laurels to the country.

The Chief Minister said that Manisha’s historic achievement is a matter of immense pride for Haryana and the entire nation. He encouraged her to continue delivering outstanding performances in future competitions and assured her of all possible assistance and support. Minister of State for Sports Sh. Gaurav Gautam and coach Mandeep Singh were also present on the occasion.

Manisha Bhanwala delivered a stellar performance in the 59 kg weight category at the Senior World Wrestling Championships held in Kazakhstan, clinching the gold medal and earning the distinction of becoming a world champion. With this achievement, she created history by becoming the first woman wrestler from India to accomplish this feat.

Manisha has previously demonstrated her talent and determination in international wrestling competitions. In 2025, she won a gold medal in the 62 kg weight category at the Asian Championships held in Jordan. She further proved her excellence by securing a gold medal at the World Ranking Series held in 2026.

Manisha’s impressive record of international achievements extends beyond these victories. She won bronze medals at the Asian Championships in 2022, 2023 and 2024, demonstrating remarkable consistency in her performances.

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that Haryana’s daughters are continuously setting new benchmarks in sports. Talented athletes like Manisha Bhanwala are a source of inspiration for the younger generation, particularly girls across the state. Her success demonstrates that any goal can be achieved through determination, hard work and dedication.