16-Year-Old Neha Sangwan from Balali Stuns with a 10-0 World Title Win Just Days After Vinesh Phogat’s Return

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Vinesh Phogat received a grand welcome last week in her village, Balali, after returning from Paris

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Interestingly, the youngster Neha Sangwan is also from the same village

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She stayed awake till midnight to celebrate the moment with their hero, Vinesh Phogat

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Who knew what the future held, but Vinesh didn’t have to wait long, as 16-year-old Neha Sangwan from her village took center stage on Thursday evening and won the Under-17 world title in the 57 kg wrestling category with a thumping 10-0 victory over Japan’s So Tsutsui

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In 2016, Amit Kumar Sangwan (Neha's father) enrolled his daughter in a wrestling academy owned by coach Mahavir Phogat

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Earlier, Neha used to change coaches frequently after finding success at the state leve

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But it was at the Krishan Akhada under the guidance of coach Sajan Singh Mandola that Neha fixed her goal to win a big international tournament and began training accordingly

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After winning the final, Neha was ecstatic and stated that she was inspired by Vinesh Phogat

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Interestingly, Neha’s grandmother is a former national-level wrestler and always supported Neha in becoming a successful wrestler

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