Budapest Ranking Series: Anshu Malik and Antim Panghal clinch silver, Vinesh Phogat exits - Highlights

That's it from our coverage from the Budapest Ranking Series

India bags three silver from the event, Two today and one medal yesterday

A not so good evening session for Indian Wrestlers as both Antim Panghal (53 Kg) and Anshu Malik (57 Kg) settled with silver medal after tough defeats in their respective final. 

But, they looked good in the tournament especially Anshu Malik who made two big wins en route to final, While, Antim was bit rusty as she was playing her first tournament of the year.

Medalists for India so far at Budapest Ranking Series

Antim Panghal - Silver - Women's 53 Kg

Anshu Malik - Silver - Women's 57 Kg

Aman Sherawat - Silver - Men's 57 Kg

A easy victory for Hong with five turn on laces after a take down

Anshu Malik 1-12 Kexin Hong

Up Next: - Anshu Malik (IND) Vs Kexin Hong (CHN) - 10:40 PM

A very good defense from Emma to take the gold medal and deny Antim

Antim Panghal 0-4 Emma Malmgren

Emma holds on her lead at the mid-game interval

Antim Panghal 0-3 Emma Malmgren

A good 2 pointer from Emma to take an early lead in the match

Antim Panghal 0-3 Emma Malmgren

Up Next - Antim Panghal Vs Emma Malmgren at 10:25 PM IST

Antim Panghal and Anshu Malik into the final, Vinesh exits

Antim Panghal and Anshu Maliks showed an excellent strength to hold on to the close wins in their respective semifinals and booked a place in the final. This result will boost their confidence before the much awaited Olympics.

Meanwhile, Vinesh Phogat doesn't looked to be in her best form and also lacked a bit in stamina. She have to work a lot on the game before heading towards Paris which she is very much capable of.

Final's Schedule:

Women's 53 Kg Final - Antim Panghal (IND) Vs Emma Malmgren (SWE) - 10:00 PM Approx.

Women's 57 Kg Final - Anshu Malik (IND) Vs Kexin Hong (CHN) - 11:00 PM Approx.

The match decides on passivity as Anshu wins two and Zhang one

Anshu Malik 2-1 Qi Zhang