Asian Wrestling Championships 2026: Aman, Mukul win silver as India finishes second behind Iran in freestyle
Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat (61kg) and Mukul Dahiya (86kg) bagged silver medals, while Dinesh (125kg) claimed a bronze at the Asian wrestling championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Sunday.
Aman, who jumped from his regular 57kg to 61kg, was beaten 13-10 by young North Korean Kim Kwang Myong, while Mukul was pinned by Iranian Kamran Ghasempour in their respective finals.
Dinesh outwitted home favourite Arslanbek Turdubekov 12-1 in a bronze medal contest.
With two gold, three silver and two bronze medals, India finished second behind Iran in freestyle.
Published on Apr 12, 2026