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Asian Games: Milkman Nitesh Siwach Makes History, Wins India's First Wrestling Medal in 64 Years!
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News18•01-10-2026, 17:34
Asian Games: Milkman Nitesh Siwach Makes History, Wins India's First Wrestling Medal in 64 Years!
- •Nitesh Siwach won a historic silver medal for India in wrestling at the Asian Games.
- •This medal is significant as India had not won a wrestling medal or reached the final since 1962.
- •Siwach, from Jagsi village in Sonipat, Haryana, had previously sold milk door-to-door after a knee surgery forced him to quit wrestling.
- •His parents encouraged him to return to the sport, leading to his remarkable comeback.
- •Despite losing to Japan's Yuri Nakazato in the final, Siwach's silver medal ended a 64-year drought for India in this category.
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Japan's Yuri Nakazato defeated Indian wrestler Nitesh Siwach in the final match, leaving Nitesh to settle for a silver medal.
Nitesh's medal is historic because India secured this medal after a 64-year wait, following Ganpat Andalkar's gold medal win in the 97 kg category at the 1962 Asian Games.
Nitesh had to undergo knee surgery some time ago, which forced him to quit wrestling and briefly work by selling milk door-to-door before his parents encouraged him to return to the arena.
