Indian wrestling star Antim Panghal delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, capturing the silver medal in the women’s 53kg freestyle wrestling category.
Panghal stormed through the tournament with dominant performances, starting her campaign with an impressive 9–0 victory in the early rounds before battling her way to a well-earned podium finish.
Highlights of the Triumph
- Achievement: Silver Medal in Women's 53kg Freestyle Wrestling
- Back-to-Back Medalist: Upgraded her bronze medal from the Hangzhou 2023 Games to silver in Nagoya, securing her second consecutive Asian Games medal.
- Historic First: Made history by winning India’s first-ever silver medal in the women's 53kg wrestling category at the Asian Games.
Pillars of India’s Landmark Campaign
Panghal’s silver contributed significantly to a record-breaking outing for the Indian wrestling contingent. Alongside gold medalists Aman Sehrawat and Sujeet, as well as bronze medalist Deepak Punia, her performance helped anchor India's most successful wrestling campaign at the Asian Games since 1962.
