Pincky Balhara Shines with Bronze at Asian Games Despite Injury

Pincky Balhara's family celebrated her remarkable achievement of winning a bronze medal at the Asian Games 2026, despite competing with an injury. Her mother expressed pride in her daughter's performance, highlighting the significance of representing India on an international stage. Pincky, a previous silver medalist, faced tough competition but managed to secure India's third medal in Kurash. The article also discusses India's overall medal tally, which has now reached 45, showcasing the country's strong performance in various sports during the Games.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 29, 2026, 00:20 IST

Celebration of Achievement

The family of Pincky Balhara rejoiced in her recent success at the Asian Games. Her mother, Suresh Balhara, expressed immense pride in her daughter's accomplishment of securing third place, especially considering she competed with an injury while representing India on a global platform.

A Remarkable Performance

Pincky Balhara, an Indian Kurash athlete, has now earned her second medal at the Asian Games. She faced a tough semifinal match in the women's 78 kg category against South Korea's Mo Sumin on Monday in Aichi-Nagoya, where she ultimately lost.

Historic Achievement for India

Having previously won a silver medal in the 2018 Asian Games, Pincky has now contributed to India's history by securing the country's third medal in Kurash at the Asian Games. She lost to Sumin, the gold medalist from the 2026 Asian Championships, with a score of 0-5.

Proud Moments Amidst Challenges

Despite her injury, Suresh Balhara shared her pride, stating, "Our daughter achieved third place. I am proud that she went abroad and represented India with dignity." Throughout the match, Pincky faced challenges, receiving an early warning but managed to score a 'chala' (half point/throw). Sumin then converted this into a 'yonbosh' (full point), leading to another warning for Pincky, who ultimately had to settle for bronze.

India's Medal Count Grows

Pincky's achievement marked India's third medal in Kurash at the Asian Games, confirmed after she triumphed over South Korea's Lim Garam with a score of 3-0 in the quarterfinals. On Day 9 of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, India celebrated a total of eight medals, including four silver and four bronze across various sports such as athletics, shooting, and kurash. Additionally, three Indian boxers advanced to the semifinals, ensuring more medals for the country.

Current Medal Tally

With the eight medals earned on Monday, India's overall tally has reached 45, comprising four gold, 20 silver, and 21 bronze medals.