Indian wrestling sensation Aman Sehrawat delivered a masterclass performance at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, clinching the gold medal in the men’s 57kg freestyle category.
In a thrilling final, Sehrawat fought back from a 6–7 deficit to beat North Korea’s Han Chong-song 11–7, upgrading his bronze medal from the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou to a prestigious gold.
Highlights of the Victory
- Final Score: Aman Sehrawat (IND) 11 – 7 Han Chong-song (PRK)
- Semi-Final Dominance: Sehrawat stormed into the final after defeating Tajikistan’s Aiaal Belolyubskii 14–8.
- Historic Milestone: The victory secured India’s first-ever gold medal in the men's 57kg freestyle wrestling category at the Asian Games.
India's Best Wrestling Campaign in 64 Years
Sehrawat’s gold, combined with standout performances from teammates like Antim Panghal (silver) and Sujeet (gold), anchored India's most successful Asian Games wrestling campaign since 1962. India finished the Aichi-Nagoya wrestling competition with a remarkable tally of two gold, two silver, and multiple bronze medals.
Following his Olympic bronze, this Asian Games title solidifies Aman Sehrawat's status as one of global wrestling’s rising stars as he turns his focus toward future international honors.
