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Aman Sehrawat Clinches Gold at Asian Games; Antim Panghal Eyes Top Finish
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News18•03-10-2026, 16:00
Aman Sehrawat Clinches Gold at Asian Games; Antim Panghal Eyes Top Finish
- •Olympic bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat secured a gold medal in the men’s 57kg wrestling at the Asian Games, defeating North Korea’s Chong Song Han 11-7.
- •Aman, who previously won a bronze at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, showcased resilience by overcoming Han’s defensive tactics and a brief deficit to seal the victory.
- •His journey to gold included a 14-8 win over Tajikistan’s Aiaal Belolyubskii in the semifinals and earlier victories against Japan’s Yamato Ogawa and Kazakhstan’s Nurdanat Aitanov.
- •Fellow Hangzhou bronze medallist Antim Panghal advanced to the women’s 53kg final, where she will face 2024 World Champion Moe Kiyooka, keeping India’s hopes for another wrestling gold alive.
- •Deepak Punia will compete for a bronze medal in the men’s 97kg category after losing his semifinal bout, while Sagar Jaglan and Manisha Bhanwala exited their respective medal races.
Key Questions Answered
Aman Sehrawat defeated North Korea’s Chong Song Han 11-7 in a tense final to clinch the men’s 57kg gold medal at the Asian Games.
At the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, Aman Sehrawat had settled for a bronze medal, making his gold medal win in Nagoya a significant upgrade.
Fellow Hangzhou bronze medallist Antim Panghal advanced to the women’s 53kg final, where she is set to face 2024 World Champion Moe Kiyooka.
