Aman Sehrawat Claims First Asian Games Gold in Wrestling After Weight Control
· Sports · Indian Express, India Today
Aman Sehrawat won India's first-ever gold medal in men's freestyle 57 kg wrestling at the 2026 Asian Games, defeating reigning World Champion Han Chong Song in the final. He stated this was the first time in the past year he had his weight under control, after being suspended by the Wrestling Federation of India for failing to make weight at the 2025 World Championships due to stomach issues. Sehrawat focused on taking early points and defending better, averaging nearly 15 points per bout across four matches. He celebrated his victory by running with the Indian flag on the mat, a privilege reserved for gold medallists under United World Wrestling rules, which he had missed after winning bronze at the Paris Olympics.
Why it matters
The victory marks a breakthrough for Indian wrestling in the 57 kg category, ending a medal drought at the Asian Games. It also highlights the importance of athlete health and weight management in high-performance sports, especially for wrestlers returning from suspension.
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