Wrestling at Asian Games 2026: Aman Sehrawat wins India's first gold in men's 57 kg freestyle; Deepak Punia takes 97 kg bronze
On 3 October 2026 Aman Sehrawat won India's first-ever Asian Games gold in men's 57 kg freestyle wrestling, and Deepak Punia won bronze in the 97 kg freestyle.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Aman Sehrawat on winning India's first-ever Asian Games gold in the men's 57 kg freestyle event; he had won bronze at the previous Asian Games. The PM also congratulated Deepak Punia on bronze in the men's 97 kg freestyle after a fiercely contested bout, noting that India returned to the podium in this weight category after six decades.
Key facts
- Gold
- Aman Sehrawat, men's 57 kg freestyle (India's first Asian Games gold in this event)
- Aman's earlier result
- Bronze at the last Asian Games
- Bronze
- Deepak Punia, men's 97 kg freestyle
- Note
- India back on the 97 kg podium after six decades
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Aman Sehrawat won India's first-ever Asian Games gold in which wrestling event on 3 October 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Men's 57 kg freestyle
Deepak Punia won bronze at the Asian Games 2026 in which weight category, putting India back on the podium there after six decades?
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Correct answer: C — Men's 97 kg freestyle