In an exclusive article on JioCinema's 'The Dreamers', she spoke about her journey in wrestling, which made her the first Indian woman to win gold at the World Junior Championships.
Reflecting on her early days, she said, "Before I step on the mat, I feel nervous, but once I'm on the mat, fear and nerves take a backseat. Spirit is about fighting and winning."
The two-time world junior champion's journey found a turning point at the trials for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, where a losing bout prompted her to push herself harder and enter the prime phase of her young career. “The loss in the 2022 Commonwealth Games trial to Vinesh Phogat was tough, it motivated me to work harder.
"I then won a gold medal at the World Junior Championships, becoming the first Indian woman to do so, and then won a silver medal at the 2023 Asian Championships. My life changed after the 2022 Commonwealth Games," shared.
Panghal also discussed the importance of resilience and learning from setbacks. "If I lose a match, I don't dwell on it. I motivate myself to do better and move forward. I believe that the Almighty has a better plan for me and there are lessons to learn from my losses. The final The seconds of the World Championship semi-final "They taught me the importance of concentration and attention."
Looking ahead to Paris 2024, Panghal aims to follow in the footsteps of Sakshi Malik, India's only female Olympic wrestling medalist. "The country has placed its trust in me and I want to live up to its expectations. Once I set my mind to something, I make sure it gets done," she said.
Panghal made history as the first Indian woman to win gold at the World Junior Wrestling Championships in 2022, defending her title in 2023. She replicated her feat by winning a bronze medal at the 2023 World Wrestling Championships, a bronze at the 2022 Asian Games and a silver at the 2023 Asian Wrestling Championships.
Reflecting on her early days, she said, "Before I step on the mat, I feel nervous, but once I'm on the mat, fear and nerves take a backseat. Spirit is about fighting and winning."
The two-time world junior champion's journey found a turning point at the trials for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, where a losing bout prompted her to push herself harder and enter the prime phase of her young career. “The loss in the 2022 Commonwealth Games trial to Vinesh Phogat was tough, it motivated me to work harder.
"I then won a gold medal at the World Junior Championships, becoming the first Indian woman to do so, and then won a silver medal at the 2023 Asian Championships. My life changed after the 2022 Commonwealth Games," shared.
Panghal also discussed the importance of resilience and learning from setbacks. "If I lose a match, I don't dwell on it. I motivate myself to do better and move forward. I believe that the Almighty has a better plan for me and there are lessons to learn from my losses. The final The seconds of the World Championship semi-final "They taught me the importance of concentration and attention."
Looking ahead to Paris 2024, Panghal aims to follow in the footsteps of Sakshi Malik, India's only female Olympic wrestling medalist. "The country has placed its trust in me and I want to live up to its expectations. Once I set my mind to something, I make sure it gets done," she said.
Panghal made history as the first Indian woman to win gold at the World Junior Wrestling Championships in 2022, defending her title in 2023. She replicated her feat by winning a bronze medal at the 2023 World Wrestling Championships, a bronze at the 2022 Asian Games and a silver at the 2023 Asian Wrestling Championships.
