Aman Sehrawat Wins Asian Games Gold In 57kg Wrestling

Aman Sehrawat clinched the men’s 57kg wrestling gold medal at the Asian Games on Saturday, defeating North Korea’s world champion Chong Song Han 11-7 in a fiercely contested final in Nagoya.

The 23-year-old Indian displayed impressive tactical awareness to keep Han at bay and secure his maiden Asian Games gold. Sehrawat had won bronze at the 2023 Hangzhou Games and completed his rise to the top of the podium with Saturday’s victory.

Aman Sehrawat Outclasses World Champion

Sehrawat faced a stern challenge from Han, but maintained control throughout the final despite the North Korean’s attempts to turn the contest around.

The Indian wrestler’s composed performance helped him secure an 11-7 win and add another major title to his growing collection.

Earlier, Sehrawat booked his place in the final with a 14-8 victory over Tajikistan’s Aiaal Belolyubskii in the semifinals.

From Asian Games Bronze To Gold

The victory marked another milestone in Sehrawat’s career. He had previously won bronze in the men’s 57kg category at the Hangzhou Asian Games.

He also made history at the Paris Olympics, becoming India’s youngest Olympic medallist after winning bronze in wrestling.

His latest triumph adds to India’s strong campaign in wrestling at the ongoing Asian Games. Sujeet Kalkal had already claimed gold in the men’s 65kg category on Friday.