Aman Sehrawat Secures Gold in Men's Freestyle Wrestling at Asian Games 2026

Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat has made headlines by winning the gold medal in the men's freestyle 57kg category at the 2026 Asian Games. His impressive performance against North Korea's Chong Song Han showcased his defensive skills and strategic takedowns. This victory adds to India's growing medal tally at the Games, where other athletes like Kumkum Mohod and Pranavi Urs also excelled. Discover more about Aman's journey and India's overall success at the Asian Games.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 3, 2026, 16:09 IST

Aman Sehrawat's Golden Triumph

Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat achieved a remarkable victory by winning the gold medal in the men's freestyle 57kg category at the 2026 Asian Games on Saturday, defeating North Korea's Chong Song Han.

Starting the final match defensively, Aman skillfully defended against Han's persistent attacks on his left leg, keeping the score at zero during the initial moments. Although he received a passivity warning and conceded a point, he quickly countered with a takedown, marking his first score. Aman then executed another impressive takedown before the break, leading 4-1.

In the second period, Aman increased his lead to 6-1 with another excellent takedown. However, Han, despite struggling with a knee injury, mounted a strong comeback, scoring six points in rapid succession through a takedown and a roll, flipping Aman's lead to a 7-6 deficit. With the match slipping away, Aman executed a crucial four-point move, regaining the lead at 10-7 by scoring two points for a takedown and two more for a roll. He then benefited from a point awarded after Han's unsuccessful challenge, ultimately securing the victory and the Asian Games gold medal.

This victory marked India's second gold medal in wrestling at the ongoing Asian Games, following Sujeet Kalkal's triumph on Friday. Aman showcased excellent defense against Han's early attempts while effectively utilizing his offensive techniques to establish a significant lead. Despite conceding six points briefly in the second period, he made the decisive move to regain control and achieve a memorable win.

India's Strong Medal Haul

India celebrated a successful medal tally at the Asian Games, with Aman Sehrawat joining fellow gold medallists Kumkum Mohod, Pranavi Urs, and the men's cricket team. Additionally, Pranavi, Aditi Ashok, and Diksha Dagar earned silver in the women's team golf event, while Neeraj Chauhan secured bronze in men's individual recurve archery.

In wrestling, Aman Sehrawat clinched the men's 57kg gold, while Antim reached the women's 53kg quarterfinals, and Manisha advanced to the semifinals in the 57kg category. Other Indian wrestlers, including Deepak Punia and Sagar Jaglan, also participated in the knockout rounds. India finished sixth in men's volleyball and women's rugby sevens, while Kashish Malik and Jyoti Yadav were eliminated in the taekwondo round of 16.