World champ wrestler Manisha Bhanwala to make 57kg switch to qualify for 2028 LA Olympics

World champion wrestler Manisha Bhanwala is preparing to move to the 57kg category as she targets qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

The 29-year-old has competed across several weight classes and appeared at three world championships. Her planned shift to 57kg marks the next stage in her effort to pursue a place at the Los Angeles Games.

From Asian Games frustration to renewed training

Bhanwala said she was disappointed with her performance at the Asian Games and felt frustrated afterward. National coach Virender Dahiya urged her to turn her attention to the world championships and encouraged her to continue training.

That advice led to an immediate return to preparation. Bhanwala said she and her team did not waste time before resuming training, with the world championships becoming the focus after the Asian Games.

A long-standing Olympic ambition

For Bhanwala, the move is linked to a long-held ambition. She described reaching the Olympics as a long-time dream and pointed to her experience across multiple weight classes and world championship appearances.

Her 57kg campaign will now form part of her effort to qualify for the 2028 Olympics. The available information does not specify when the switch will begin or the events through which she will seek qualification.