Haryana

• 08 Oct 2021

Haryana Sanjhi Utsav

Why in News

• On October 7, 2021, 'Haryana Sanjhi Utsav' began at Virasat Heritage Village, Kurukshetra under the joint aegis of Art and Cultural Affairs Department and Virasat Heritage Village Kurukshetra, Government of Haryana.

Key Points

• More than 50 teams from different districts of Haryana are participating in this festival. 51, 31, 21 and 11 thousand will be given to the winners as first, second, third and consolation prizes respectively.
• It is noteworthy that 'Haryana Sanjhi Utsav' is being organized for the first time at the state level. In this event, along with the folk art of Haryana, the exhibition of ancient themes of Haryana will be the center of special attraction.
• Sanjhi festival of Haryana will continue till October 15. Different colours of Haryana’s culture will be seen in it. Haryanvi folk dance, customs, folk traditions and cultural glimpse of entire Haryana will be seen in Sanjhi festival.
• Teams from Kurukshetra, Ambala, Faridabad, Kaithal have participated in this festival.

Anshu Malik: Silver in World Wrestling Championship

Why in News

• On October 7, 2021, Anshu Malik became the first female wrestler from the country to win a silver medal in the final of the 57 kg weight category of the ongoing World Wrestling Championships in Oslo, Norway.

Key Points

• Anshu Malik was defeated by Olympic and World Champion Helen Marolis of America 4-1 in the final.
• In the tournament held in Norway, 20-year-old Anshu Malik defeated junior European champion Solomia Vink in the semi-finals on technical prowess.
• Before Anshu Malik, Geeta Phogat (2012), Babita Phogat (2012), Pooja Dhanda (2018) and Vinesh Phogat (2019) have won bronze medals at the World Championships.
• With this, Anshu has become the third Indian wrestler to reach the World Championships. Before him, Sushil Kumar (2010) and Bajrang Punia (2018) have achieved this feat. Sushil won the gold medal in 2010.
• It is noteworthy that 20-year-old Anshu Malik is a resident of Jind in Haryana.
• On the other hand, India's veteran wrestler Sarita Mor won the bronze medal by defeating Sarah Lindborg of Sweden 8-2 in the bronze medal match in the 59 kg weight category. She is the second female wrestler to win a medal at the 2021 World Championships and the sixth female wrestler to win an overall medal.