Reetika Hooda claimed the gold medal in the women’s 76kg category at the World Military Championships, becoming the second woman from India to achieve this feat.

• This victory follows Jyoti Sihag’s gold medal triumph in the 55kg category just a day earlier, marking a groundbreaking debut for India’s women’s team at the tournament.
• India sent a women’s contingent to the World Military Championships for the first time this year, following the armed forces’ decision in 2024 to recruit sportswomen into their ranks.
• This policy shift has already borne fruit, with the Indian women making a strong impression on the global stage.