Antim Panghal
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 Panghal in 2024 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 August 2004 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Wrestling |
| Weight class | 53 kg |
Event | Freestyle |
| Achievements and titles | |
| World finals |  (2023, 2025) |
| Regional finals |  (2023) (2022, 2025) |
| Highest world ranking | 1 (2025) |
Medal record | |
Antim Panghal (born 31 August 2004) is an Indian freestyle wrestler who competes in the 53 kg weight category. At age 17, she became India's first-ever U20 World Champion in 2022 and defended her title in 2023.[1] Panghal is a two-time bronze medalist at the World Championships and also won a bronze medal at the 2022 Asian Games.[2][3][4] At age 19, she represented India at the 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming India's youngest female Olympic wrestler.
Antim Panghal was born in Bhagana village of Hisar district in Haryana.[5] Her father's name is Ramniwas Panghal and mother's name is Krishna Kumari.[6]
Controversies
Panghal used her Olympics accreditation card to bring her sister inside the Olympic village. This occurred after a fight with a French taxi driver over the issue of an unpaid fare.[7]
Awards and nominations
National
- Arjuna Award (2023)[5]
Others
| Award | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UWW Awards | 2023 | Women's Rising Star of the Year | Won | [8] |
