An Indian-origin wrestler has won a gold medal in 53kg wrestling division at the Australian National Wrestling Championship.
Rupinder Kaur won the national championship that was held at Craigie Leisure Centre, Perth on 6 October.
Earlier this year, she represented Australia at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
“I had to work really hard for this gold medal. I had a dismal performance at the Gold Coast. I was struggling with an injury that happened just before the Commonwealth Games,” she said.
“My performance at GC2018 was a set-back but now I am proud that I am back to turf with this achievement.”
Rupinder said she was nervous at the start of the tournament.
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“It’s hard when you have injuries and repeated failures. But I am glad that I was able to beat both my opponents with big margins,” she said.
“I had both my victories within a few minutes. I knew that at times, technique and experience count more than physical strength. So I held my nerves."
Rupinder has so far won eight gold medals at different national level competitions held across Australia.
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She also clinched a bronze in the 50kg category at the 13th commonwealth wrestling championships held in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Rupinder migrated to Australia eleven years ago from Punjab, India.
She got Australian Permanent Residency, thanks to her outstanding achievements in wrestling.
