The Indian wrestling contingent wrapped up its campaign at the 2026 Senior Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on a strong note, adding three more medals on the final day to finish with a total of 17 medals.
Final Day Highlights
On the concluding day of the championships, Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat claimed a silver medal in the Men’s 61 kg freestyle category. He went down fighting 13-10 against Kwang Myong Kim of South Korea in a closely contested final.
In the Men’s 86 kg freestyle event, Mukul Dahiya also earned silver after losing 7-0 to two-time Asian champion Kamran Ghasempour of Iran.
Dinesh rounded off India’s campaign with a bronze medal in the 125 kg division, defeating Shamil Sharipov of Bahrain by a convincing 7-1 margin.
Overall Performance
India’s final medal tally stood at 2 gold, 6 silver, and 9 bronze. The Men’s freestyle team led the way with seven medals, while the Greco-Roman and women’s teams contributed five medals each.
This performance helped India secure second position in the overall team standings behind powerhouse Iran.
The Road Ahead
The 2026 Asian Wrestling Championships turned out to be a successful outing for Indian wrestlers, showcasing depth across all three disciplines — freestyle, Greco-Roman, and women’s wrestling. The consistent podium finishes, especially from young talents and seasoned campaigners like Aman Sehrawat, signal a promising future for Indian wrestling on the continental stage.
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