Reetika Hooda: 1st ever Indian female wrestler in U-23 World Champion.

Reetika Hooda became the first ever Indian female wrestler to become the U-23 World Champion, defeating American Kennedy Blades in the 76kg final in Tirana, Albania on Thursday.

Reetika, who is from Rohtak in Haryana, started wrestling at the age of 10 and has quickly risen through the ranks. She won a bronze medal at the 2022 Asian Wrestling Championships and a gold medal at the 2022 U-20 World Wrestling Championships.

In the U-23 World Championship final, Reetika was dominant from the start, taking a 3-2 lead into the break. She continued to attack in the second half, scoring two takedowns to seal the victory.

Reetika’s victory is a historic moment for Indian wrestling and a testament to her hard work and dedication. She is an inspiration to young wrestlers all over the country and her success is sure to motivate others to follow in her footsteps.

Reaction from Reetika:

“I am so happy to have won the U-23 World Championship gold medal,” Reetika said after her victory. “This is a dream come true for me and I am so grateful to my coaches, family, and supporters. I could not have done it without them.”

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Reaction from Indian wrestling fraternity:

“Reetika’s victory is a historic moment for Indian wrestling,” said Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. “She is the first Indian woman wrestler to win a gold medal at the U-23 World Championships and her achievement is a testament to her hard work and dedication. She is an inspiration to young wrestlers all over the country and we are very proud of her.”

Conclusion:

Reetika’s victory is a major milestone for Indian wrestling and a sign of the country’s growing strength in the sport. She is an inspiration to young wrestlers all over the country and her success is sure to motivate others to follow in her footsteps.

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