From doubt to glory: Tapasya Gahlawat becomes U20 world wrestling champion

Tapasya Gahlawat overcame societal expectations and family tragedy to become the U20 World wrestling champion in Samokov, Bulgaria. Driven by her father's unfulfilled wrestling dreams and inspired by the Phogat sisters, she defeated Japan's defending champion and Norway's Felicitas Domajeva to secure India's first gold.

Aug 22, 2025 - 11:50
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From doubt to glory: Tapasya Gahlawat becomes U20 world wrestling champion
Tapasya Gahlawat overcame societal expectations and family tragedy to become the U20 World wrestling champion in Samokov, Bulgaria. Driven by her father's unfulfilled wrestling dreams and inspired by the Phogat sisters, she defeated Japan's defending champion and Norway's Felicitas Domajeva to secure India's first gold.

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