Sonam Malik,19, is the youngest Indian woman wrestler to qualify for the Olympic Games.
However, the WFI decided to give Ritu, who competes in the 50kg category, a chance to compete in the 53kg since she had missed out on the Asian Games trials due to a flight issue.
On Friday, Sakshi (65kg, silver), Vinesh (53kg, bronze) young Anshu Malik (57kg bronze) and Gursharan Preet kaur (72kg, bronze) added to India's tally.
Divya won all four bouts in five-wrestler 68kg category, as the competition was fought in the round robin format.
While skill is not an issue with Vinesh, holding off strong candidates for six minutes is a big challenge, she herself had admitted recently.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday
Vinesh wins bronze, Pooja in line for second medal
Sports Ministry formally recognises yogasana as competitive sport.
The swimmers led India's charge on Saturday by winning 7 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze as they completely dominated the pool yet again.
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