Sunil wins second Asian Games medal with bronze; Nisha Dahiya knocked out
Sunil Kumar secured a bronze medal in the men's 87kg Greco-Roman wrestling event at the Asian Games, becoming the first Indian to win two medals in this style. Meanwhile, Nisha Dahiya was eliminated early in the competition.
Why it matters
Sunil Kumar's achievement marks a significant milestone for Indian Greco-Roman wrestling on the international stage.
Sunil Kumar became the first Indian Greco Roman wrestler to win two Asian Games medal after clinching a bronze in the men's 87kg event but Nisha Dahiya endured a medal-less campaign on the opening day of the wrestling competition here Wednesday (September 30, 2026).
Sunil assured his podium place with a technical superiority win (9-0)over Philippines' Roberts Callum Johnston, who was no match to the strength and technical skill of the Indian.
Locking his rival's right arm, Sunil effected two take downs to quickly open up a 4-0 lead. A defensive Johnston was put on ground in 'Par Terre' position from where Sunil made more scoring moves to finish the bout in the first period itself.
Sunil had won a bronze in Hangzhou 2023 Games, ending a 13-year wait for India for medal in the Greco Roman style.
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