Once a fan of WWE superstar John Cena, Meenakshi Goyat is now in the Asian Championships final

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Meenakshi Goyat, inspired by WWE superstar John Cena as a child, has reached the Asian Wrestling Championships final in the 53-kg category. The Haryana wrestler defeated opponents from Uzbekistan and South Korea on Thursday. She overcame a serious leg injury in 2019 and losses to prominent competitors like Antim Panghal. Her coach and family supported her journey from a 12-year-old trainee at Nidani Sports Hostel to national champion in 2021.

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