Nisha Dahiya won a bronze medal in the women’s freestyle 65 kg event at the 2021 U-23 World Wrestling Championships.
Nisha Dahiya, an accomplished Indian wrestler from Haryana, competes in the women’s freestyle 68kg weight category and has qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics, making her the fifth Indian wrestler to earn a spot at the event.
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Nisha Dahiya Early Life and Education
Born on July 20, 1997, in Haryana, Nisha began her wrestling journey at age 12, inspired by her father’s enthusiasm for the sport. Guided by dedicated coaches, she quickly progressed through the ranks to become one of India’s most promising wrestlers.
Although specific details about her formal education are not provided, her early start in wrestling suggests she adeptly balanced academics with her athletic career.
Nisha Dahiya Personal Life
Nisha’s personal life has seen both highs and lows. She faced a significant setback with a four-year ban following a doping test failure. Despite this, she demonstrated remarkable resilience by making a strong comeback, winning the Under-23 National Championship in 2019. Support from fellow wrestler Sakshi Malik played a crucial role during her challenges, highlighting the supportive nature of the wrestling community.
In addition to her athletic dedication, Nisha’s life was thrust into the spotlight due to a bizarre case of mistaken identity, where false reports claimed her death. She promptly dispelled these rumors, emphasizing her resilience and determination.
Nisha expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from family, friends, and fans, further cementing her status as a determined and strong individual both on and off the mat.
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Nisha Dahiya Wrestling Career
Nisha Dahiya has had an impressive wrestling career. She won a bronze medal in the women’s freestyle 65 kg event at the 2021 U23 World Wrestling Championships. In 2022, she competed in the women’s freestyle 68 kg category at the World Wrestling Championships, narrowly missing a bronze medal. She achieved further success in 2023, winning a silver medal at the Asian Wrestling Championships.
Her qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics came during the World Olympic qualifiers in Istanbul in May 2024, where she secured her spot by defeating Romania’s Alexandra Anghel in the 68 kg category semifinals.