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Deepak Punia, Aman Sehrawat Shine at Asian Games 2026 with Historic Wrestling Medals
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News18•03-10-2026, 16:45
Deepak Punia, Aman Sehrawat Shine at Asian Games 2026 with Historic Wrestling Medals
- •Deepak Punia secured a bronze medal in the men's 97-kg freestyle wrestling, marking India's first medal in this category in 60 years since 1966.
- •Aman Sehrawat clinched a gold medal in the men's freestyle 57-kg category, defeating North Korea's Chong Song Han after a challenging bout.
- •Aman's victory was India's second wrestling gold at the ongoing Asian Games, following Sujeet Kalkal's gold.
- •India's medal tally at the Asian Games reached 83, including 20 gold, 26 silver, and 37 bronze medals.
- •Sagar Jaglan lost his bronze medal match in the men's freestyle 74-kg category to Nurkozha Kaipanov of Kazakhstan.
Key Questions Answered
Deepak Punia secured India's first medal in the men’s 97-kg freestyle wrestling category at the Asian Games after a 60-year gap, following Bhim Singh's bronze medal in the 1966 edition.
Aman Sehrawat won the gold medal in the men's freestyle 57-kg category at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating North Korea's Chong Song Han in a thrilling final that ended 10-7.
Deepak Punia clinched a bronze medal in the 97-kg freestyle category, and Aman Sehrawat won gold in the 57-kg division. Additionally, Sagar Jaglan competed in the 74-kg freestyle bronze medal bout but lost to Kazakhstan's Nurkozha Kaipanov.
