Aman Sehrawat Scripts History With 57kg Gold, India Reaches 20 Golds

Indian wrestling star Aman Sehrawat delivered a sensational performance at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, defeating reigning World Champion Han Chong-song of DPR Korea 11–7 to clinch the gold medal in the Men’s Freestyle 57kg category.

A HISTORIC WRESTLING GOLD FOR BHARAT! 🇮🇳🥇🤼‍♂️️

Heartiest congratulations to Aman Sehrawat on an absolutely phenomenal performance to clinch the first-ever Men’s 57kg Freestyle GOLD at #AsianGames2026!#Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/o4regDHcTx

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) October 3, 2026

The 23-year-old Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist showcased remarkable composure under pressure after trailing 6–7 late in the second period. Sehrawat produced a series of crucial takedowns, scoring five unanswered points to turn the bout around and secure a memorable victory.

The triumph carries historic significance for Indian wrestling. Sehrawat becomes the first Indian wrestler to win Asian Games gold in the Men’s 57kg freestyle division, completing a remarkable rise on the international stage.

After winning bronze at the Paris 2024 Olympics and bronze at the Hangzhou Asian Games, Sehrawat has now reached the summit of the continental podium with his maiden Asian Games gold.

His victory also delivered a major milestone for India at Aichi-Nagoya. Sehrawat’s gold is India’s 20th gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games, helping the country maintain its position in fifth place in the overall medal standings.

The result further underlines India’s impressive wrestling campaign, coming after teammate Sujeet Kalkal’s gold medal in the 65kg category.

With another wrestling gold secured, India’s campaign in Aichi-Nagoya continues to gather momentum, with Sehrawat’s historic triumph standing out as one of the defining moments of the Games.