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Nitesh Siwach Secures Silver, India's Greco-Roman Asian Games Gold Wait Continues
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CNBC TV18•01-10-2026, 17:49
Nitesh Siwach Secures Silver, India's Greco-Roman Asian Games Gold Wait Continues
- •Nitesh Siwach won a silver medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at the Asian Games, losing to Japan's Yuri Nakazato.
- •India's quest for a Greco-Roman Asian Games champion remains unfulfilled, with the last gold medals in this style won in 1962 by Malwa Singh and Ganpat Andalkar.
- •Nakazato outplayed Nitesh with a 4-0 victory, effectively defending against Nitesh's attacking attempts.
- •The Japanese wrestler maintained a lead throughout the bout, securing points through pushing Nitesh out and a successful takedown.
Key Questions Answered
Nitesh Siwach settled for the silver medal after being defeated 0-4 by Japan's Yuri Nakazato in the Greco-Roman final.
India's previous Greco-Roman gold medals at the Asian Games were won back in 1962 in Jakarta by Malwa Singh and Ganpat Andalkar.
At the 2026 Senior Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Sachin Sahrawat claimed a bronze medal in the 67kg category, and Prince added a bronze medal in the 82kg division.
