Asian Games 2026: Wrestler Aman Sehrawat adds gold to collection
Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat won the gold medal in the men's 57kg category at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya. He defeated North Korea's Chong Song Han in a competitive final match.
Why it matters
Sehrawat's victory marks a significant achievement for Indian wrestling, following his previous success as an Olympic medalist.
Aman Sehrawat finally changed the colour of his Asian Games medal, clinching the men’s 57kg gold after edging out North Korea's world champion Chong Song Han 11-7 in a fierce final in Nagoya on Saturday (October 3, 2026).
The 23-year-old Indian, who had won a bronze at the Hangzhou Asian Games, showed immense tactical acumen to thwart a tricky Han and complete his climb to the top of the podium.
Aman had earlier defeated Tajikistan’s Aiaal Belolyubskii 14-8 in the semifinals, setting up a shot at his maiden Asian Games gold.
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