Asian Games 2026: Tough draws await Sujeet, Antim, Aman in wrestling
Indian wrestlers Sujeet Kalkal, Antim Panghal, and Aman Sehrawat are preparing for challenging draws at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The competition features a demanding one-day format, with Sujeet facing a potential marquee clash against Olympic champion Kotaro Kiyooka.
Why it matters
The Asian Games are a major continental sporting event, and the performance of these athletes is highly significant for India's international sporting reputation.
Sujeet Kalkal's red-hot form, Antim Panghal's bid to reclaim the spotlight and Olympic bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat's return to the Asian Games will headline India's wrestling campaign, with all three facing challenging draws in their quest for a continental gold.
The wrestling programme will be conducted in a one-day format for each weight category, meaning the qualification rounds, semifinals and medal bouts will all be held on the same day.
Among the biggest talking points is Sujeet's 65kg campaign, with the 23-year-old arriving in Japan as India's most in-form freestyle wrestler.
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The Under-23 world champion has enjoyed a breakthrough 2026, winning the Asian Championships and gold at the Zagreb Open and the Muhamet Malo Ranking Series before heading to the Asian Games.
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