Nisha Dahiya, one of India’s rising stars in wrestling, will compete in the women’s freestyle 68kg category at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 25-year-old athlete has a notable track record, including a bronze medal in the women’s freestyle 65 kg event at the 2021 U23 World Wrestling Championships. Despite narrowly missing a bronze at the 2022 Senior World Wrestling Championships in the women’s freestyle 68 kg, she made a strong comeback by winning a silver medal at the Senior Asian Championships in Astana.
Indian Wrestlers at the Paris Olympics
Nisha Dahiya is among several Indian wrestlers who have qualified for the Paris Olympics. The team includes:
- Aman Sehrawat (Men’s 57kg)
- Vinesh Phogat (Women’s 50kg)
- Antim Panghal (Women’s 53kg)
- Anshu Malik (Women’s 57kg)
- Reetika Hooda (Women’s 76kg)
This marks the first time India will have five women wrestlers participating in the summer games, alongside male wrestler Aman Sehrawat.
Quick Facts About Nisha Dahiya
- Age: 25
- Sports/Discipline: Women’s wrestling 68kg
- First Olympic Games: Paris 2024
Major Achievements
- 2022 Senior World Championship: 5th place
- 2021 U23 World Championship: Bronze medal
- 2023 Senior Asian Championship: Silver medal
- 2022 Ranking Series – Zouhaier Sghaier: Silver medal
- 2023 Senior National Championship: Gold medal
Paris Olympics Qualification
Nisha Dahiya became the fifth Indian woman wrestler to qualify for the Paris Olympics by defeating Romania’s Alexandra Anghel in the 68kg semifinals at the World Olympic Qualifiers in May. Nisha secured her Olympic spot by beating Anghel 8-4, ensuring the participation of five women wrestlers from India at the Olympics.
In her journey to qualification, Nisha also defeated individual neutral athlete Alina Shauchuk 3-0 in the round of 16 and overcame Adela Hanzlickova of Czechia 7-4 in the semi-finals.
Recent Performances
In her recent performances, Nisha Dahiya clinched a silver medal at the Asian Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. She showcased her skills by defeating two-time Olympian Feng Zhou of China 7-6 to reach the final, although she lost to Japan’s Ami Ishi in the final match.
Nisha Dahiya’s dedication and impressive track record make her a key contender at the Paris Olympics. With her determination and talent, she is poised to make India proud on the global stage.
