New Delhi: Wrestler Anil gave India its second medal from the Cadet World Championship on the fifth day by winning Gold medal in the 50 kg freestyle category held at Sarajevo, Bosnia.

Anil’s gold is the second after Ankus’s silver medal in the 38 kg female category which she had won on the third day of the Championship.

On winning gold medal in the Cadet World Championship, Anil said “I am very happy for making my country proud by winning gold medal. After making winning start in the championship, my confidence level was gone up and it had helped me in winning the finals. I would like to thank my coaches for their efforts during the camp that helped me to win medal”.

Congratulating Anil on his victory Mr. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, President Wrestling Federation of India and Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) said “It’s a proud moment for entire wrestling fraternity and country that our wrestlers have won second medal in the Cadet World Championship. I congratulate Anil and his coaches for showing their commitment”.

2014 Asian Champion Anil clinched the gold in the 50 kg freestyle category with a convincing 10-6 win over returning world champion Efan Aeini (IRI).

Anil opened with a quick body tackle and gut wrench for a 6-0 lead less than 20 seconds into the final and then held off the 2014 champion for a 10-6 victory.

Anil’s journey to the finals was really impressive as he defeated Mangolia’s Tumentsogt Bold 10-0 in the semi-final by technical fall. In the quarterfinal Anil easily overcame Ertugrul Kahveci of Turkey 12-2 by technical fall.