Ronak Dahiya Wins Bronze at U-17 World Wrestling Championship

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Ronak Dahiya won the bronze medal in the Greco-Roman 110kg category at the U-17 World Wrestling Championship in Amman, Jordan.

An Overview of the News

• Medal Contribution: This victory marked India's first medal in the tournament.

Tournament Performance

• Bronze Match: On August 20, Ronak defeated Emurullah Capkan from Turkey 6-1 to secure the bronze medal.

• Semi-Final Loss: He lost the semi-final bout 2-0 to Zoltan Czako from Hungary.

Background

• Early Influence: Ronak Dahiya’s father, Jaibir Dahiya, was a wrestler, coach, and referee, influencing Ronak’s choice to pursue wrestling.

• Previous Success: He also earned silver in the previous year's U-17 World Championships and has won multiple medals in Asian and World Championships.