Aman Sehrawat bags gold medal in Bolat Turlykhanov Cup

National champion Aman Sehrawat clinched the gold medal while Bajrang Punia settled for the bronze on the final day of the 2022 Bolat Turlykhanov Cup wrestling tournament. The tournament was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Sarita Mor and Manisha added two more gold medals to India’s tally. Bipasha and Sushma Shokeen also won silver and bronze, respectively.

India concluded the United World Wrestling’s ranking series with 11 medals - six golds, one silver, and four bronze. Five of the golds were won by women.

Sehrawat defeated Kazakh wrestler Merey Bazarbayev 10-9 and claimed the gold medal.

   Important Points for the exam:

• National champion Aman Sehrawat clinched the gold medal while Bajrang Punia won the bronze on the final day of the 2022 Bolat Turlykhanov Cup wrestling tournament.
• The tournament was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
• India concluded the United World Wrestling’s ranking series with 11 medals - six golds, one silver, and four bronze. Five of the golds were won by women.

   Facts to Know:

• United World Wrestling (UWW) is the international governing body for the sport of amateur wrestling.
• Headquarters: Switzerland