Categories: Sports

National Games 2022: U20 World Champion Antim Panghal wins wrestling gold

Antim Panghal, the World under-20 champion, made an impressive debut at the National Games 2022 as she won the gold medal in women’s 53kg wrestling. Haryana’s Antim Panghal, who made history in August by becoming the first Indian to become U20 world champion in women’s wrestling, beat Priyanshi Prajapati of Madhya Pradesh by fall in the final.

Bank Maha Pack includes Live Batches, Test Series, Video Lectures & eBooks

In National Games, Services lead the medals tally with 51 medals including 23 Gold, 14 silver, and 14 bronze followed by Haryana with 49 medals including 22 gold, 16 silver, and 11 bronze. Uttar Pradesh has won 13 gold, 9 silver, and 8 bronze medals while Tamil Nadu has won 12 gold, 9 silver, and 11 bronze medals.

Other winners:

  • Gujarat’s Hina Khalifa and Swati Sanjay of Maharashtra won the bronze medals in the women’s 53kg.
  • Meanwhile, Olympian gymnast Pranati Nayak picked up two gold medals at the Sama Indoor Sports Complex in Vadodara.
  • The West Bengal gymnast collected her first gold – the uneven bars – in the morning and rounded off her campaign by clinching the floor exercise crown in the evening.
  • In men’s 200m cycling, Ronaldo Singh, David Beckham, and Esow Alben clinched the three podium finishes.

About the National Games 2022:

The National Games 2022 is being held across six cities, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot and Bhavnagar, in Gujarat. The National Games 2022 will conclude on the 12th of October.

Find More Sports News Here


Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Recent Posts

Dhar Selected for Safe Cities Project, ₹10 Crore Allocated for Safety Measures

Dhar has been selected for the Safe Cities Project 2026 and it marks the major…

5 hours ago

Athletics Integrity Unit Puts India in Category A: Rising Doping Cases Raise Alarm

The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) have upgraded the India to the Category A. This category…

5 hours ago

Which is the Oldest University in the World? Check the List of Top-10

Education has a long and rich history. Some universities in the world were built hundreds…

8 hours ago

Archaeological Survey of India Restoration Project at Konark Sun Temple Explained

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has started the important conservation operation at the Konark…

9 hours ago

Which River is known for Forming the Largest River Island in the World?

River islands are special landforms that form inside rivers when soil, sand, and small rocks…

9 hours ago

UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill Explained: Ban for Those Born After 2009

UK Parliament has approved the Tobacco and Vapes Bill which will permanently ban the individuals…

9 hours ago