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Wrestling World Championships in Astana see early exits for Brazil and Algeria
Several international wrestlers faced early exits during the World Wrestling Championships held in Astana, Kazakhstan.
In the women's freestyle 57 kg category, Algerian wrestler Achouak Djamila Tekouk was eliminated in the first round. She lost a close match to India's Neha Sharma with a score of 4-2.
In the women's freestyle 62 kg category, Brazilian wrestler Laís Nunes concluded her tournament in the round of 16. After securing a 4-0 victory over Uzbekistan's Nigina Sabirova in the qualification phase, Nunes faced Sweden's Sara Johanna Lindborg. The match ended in a 3-3 tie, but Lindborg was awarded the victory via decision, ending Nunes's campaign. Nunes's hopes for a bronze medal through the repechage were also eliminated after Lindborg lost in the quarterfinals.
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Achouak Djamila Tekouk · Astana · Laís Nunes · Neha Sharma · World Wrestling Championships