Sujeet Kalkal Shines Bright at Asian Games: A Journey to Gold

Sujeet Kalkal has made headlines by winning the gold medal in the men's 65kg category at the Asian Games in Nagoya. His journey to the title was marked by impressive victories over strong competitors, including an Olympic champion. Despite facing a challenging match against Tajikistan's Abdulmazhid Kudiev, Sujeet's remarkable comeback secured his victory. This achievement highlights his dominance in the sport and caps off a year filled with success. Read on to learn more about his inspiring performance and the matches that led him to gold.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 2, 2026, 15:51 IST

Sujeet Kalkal's Remarkable Victory

Nagoya: Sujeet Kalkal showcased his dominance in the men's 65kg wrestling category by securing the gold medal at the Asian Games held in Nagoya on Friday. His path to victory included defeating an Olympic champion, marking a remarkable year of achievements.

Throughout the tournament, the 23-year-old athlete overcame formidable opponents, including strong contenders from Iran and Japan, leading many to believe he was destined for gold. However, he faced a tough challenge from Abdulmazhid Kudiev of Tajikistan.

Initially trailing 2-9, Sujeet executed an impressive comeback, scoring eight consecutive points to clinch a thrilling victory.

He began his journey by decisively defeating Afghanistan's Sayed Omar Zazai with a technical superiority score of 13-3. In the quarterfinals, he maintained his momentum against Iran's Abbas Ebrahimzadehsavadkouhi, winning without conceding a single point.

In the semifinals, Sujeet edged out Japanese Olympic champion Kotaro Kiyooka, winning 3-3 on criteria.