Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], July 25 (ANI/PNN): Savita Kanswal, a 26 years old girl from Lonthru Village, Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand), has become the first woman in India who has successfully climbed Mt. Everest and Mt. Makalu in just 16 days.
The Indian team led by goalkeeper Savita played out two thrilling draws against England (1-1) and China (1-1) respectively before suffering a narrow 3-4 loss against New Zealand in their pool stage of the tournament.
At the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, it was Great Britain that India lost a bronze medal to by a narrow 4-3 margin, many players from that GB squad will take on India as they represent England on Sunday
India grouped in Pool B along with England, New Zealand and China will begin their campaign on July 3 against nemesis England, to whom they lost the Bronze Medal in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
Bouts in 5 weight categories of women wrestling were held and the following women wrestlers won the medals: Mushkan (40 kg, Gold), Shruti (46 kg, Gold), Reena (53 kg, Gold), Savita (61 kg, Gold), Mansi Bhadana (69 kg, Bronze)
The Indian team led by Savita registered a 2-2 (2-1 SO) shootout win and a narrow 2-3 loss in their previous Pro League matches against the current Champions Argentina on weekend.
The Indian Women's Hockey Team is placed third in the points table with 22 points from 10 games while Argentina are at the top of the table with 38 points from 14 matches