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Indian wrestler Nitesh Siwach said his silver medal at the Asian Games 2026 was a moment he had worked towards throughout his journey, dedicating the achievement to his father after becoming only the second Indian to reach a Greco-Roman wrestling final at the continental showpiece.

The 23-year-old Nitesh on Thursday lost to Yuri Nakazato of Japan in the 97kg final to settle for a silver, but the medal still has a lot of sheen to it.

Nitesh Siwach missed out on a historic gold but secured India's first silver medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at the Asian Games since 1962, while Mansi Ahlawat lost the bronze medal play-off in women's 62kg event on Thursday.

Nitesh Siwach is now just one win away from giving India its first-ever Asian Games gold in Greco-Roman wrestling as he powered into the men's 97kg final with a dominant technical-superiority win, while Mansi Ahlawat will fight for a bronze in the women's 62kg on Thursday.

Sunil Kumar reflected on his return from knee surgery, his aim of winning a medal for India, and the support he received from Inspire Institute of Sport, along with sharing the first call he made after winning the medal.

Seven IIS wrestlers representing India at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, spotlighting six-time Asian champion Sunil Kumar's push for a bronze medal alongside Antim Panghal, Manisha Bhanwala, Sagar Jaglan, Sumit Jaibir, Aman Baroniya and Nitesh Siwach.

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.

Indian wrestler Sunil Kumar suffered a defeat in the men's Greco-Roman 87kg semifinal at the Asian Games 2026, losing to Japan's Taizo Yoshida by technical superiority on Wednesday.

India's Wrestling Schedule At Asian Games 2026: India are all set to begin their wrestling campaign at the Asian Games 2026 on Wednesday, the 11th day of the competition.

Sujeet Kalkal's red-hot form, Antim Panghal's bid to reclaim the spotlight and Olympic bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat's return to the Asian Games will headline India's wrestling campaign, with all three facing challenging draws in their quest for a continental gold.

As Indian wrestler Manisha Bhanwala prepares for her Asian Games debut in Aichi-Nagoya, she reflects on her transition from the 62kg to the 57kg category, adapting her technique to wrestle from both stances, and the mental strength she has developed through years of competition and setbacks.

Talented wrestler Nishu set up a final showdown with Asian Games-bound Antim Panghal after emerging victorious in the 53kg category at the national selection trials for the Senior World Wrestling Championships on Monday.

Ahead of the Asian Games, Sunil Kumar, six-time Asian champion and Indian Greco-Roman wrestler in the 87kg category, reflects on his journey from starting wrestling in his village to becoming one of the country's most experienced wrestlers.

The Delhi High Court on Thursday said the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) must consider framing guidelines to facilitate the participation of women athletes returning to competitive sport after maternity leave.

As he prepares for his Asian Games debut, 20-year-old Aman reflects on his journey back to the mat after three surgeries, the support that helped him overcome setbacks, and his father's unfinished wrestling dream that continues to inspire him.

Ahead of his Asian Games debut, 23-year-old Greco-Roman wrestler Nitesh Siwach reflects on the journey that brought him to this stage, from stepping away from wrestling to returning with just six months to prove himself.

Adding to the embarrassment for Indian wrestling, Asian Games-bound Greco Roman wrestler Deepak has failed a dope test.

Indian wrestler Antim Panghal is confident about India's wrestling contingent ahead of the upcoming Asian Games, saying the team has a good mix of senior and junior wrestlers and has been training together for the past three months.