About Nisha Dahiya
Nisha Dahiya is an Indian women’s freestyle wrestler who represented UP Dominators in PWL Season 5 at 62 kg. She won silver at the 2021 U23 World Championships and silver at the 2023 Asian Championships, and she later earned an Olympic quota for India. A strong, technical wrestler, she brings proven senior-level pedigree and big-stage experience.
Nisha Dahiya's Career Highlights
Nisha Dahiya has continued to establish herself as one of India's leading women's freestyle wrestlers, competing at major international events and representing India at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Year | Career Highlight |
2021 | Won a silver medal at the U23 World Wrestling Championships in the women's 65 kg category, marking an important international achievement early in her career. |
2022 | Reached the bronze-medal bout at the World Wrestling Championships and finished fourth after an injury forced her to stop during the medal bout. |
2023 | Won her first major senior international medal, taking silver in the women's 68 kg category at the Asian Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. |
2024 | Secured India's Paris 2024 Olympic quota in the women's 68 kg category at the World Olympic Qualifiers in Istanbul. She subsequently made her Olympic debut at Paris 2024. |
2025 | Continued her comeback and competitive career following her Paris Olympic campaign. She was also part of India's registered wrestling testing pool during 2025. |
2026 | Represented UP Dominators in PWL 2026 in the women's 62 kg category, recording four wins from five matches during the season. |
FAQs
What is Nisha Dahiya's wrestling weight category?
Nisha Dahiya competes internationally in women's freestyle wrestling and has competed in the 68 kg category at major international events. In PWL 2026, she competed in the 62 kg category.
Which team does Nisha Dahiya represent in PWL?
Nisha Dahiya represented the UP Dominators in PWL 2026 and competed in the women's 62 kg category.
How many PWL matches has Nisha Dahiya won?
Nisha Dahiya won 4 of her 5 PWL 2026 matches, giving her an 80% win rate for the season.
Who has Nisha Dahiya faced in PWL?
Among her documented PWL 2026 opponents are Olha Padoshyk, Anjli, and Ana Godinez. She defeated all three in their respective 62 kg bouts, while she lost her match against Iryna Koliadenko.
What are Nisha Dahiya's major wrestling achievements?
Some of Nisha Dahiya's notable achievements include a silver medal at the 2021 U23 World Championships, a silver medal at the 2023 Asian Wrestling Championships, and securing an Olympic quota for India for Paris 2024.