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Aman Sehrawat, Manisha Bhanwala Lead India's Charge at Asian Wrestling Championships

Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat will be the star attraction for India at the upcoming Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek. The Indian contingent features 30 wrestlers across women's, men's freestyle, and Greco-Roman categories. Notably absent is world medallist Antim Panghal, who lost in the national trials, while reigning Asian champion Manisha Bhanwala will compete in a different weight class. The Greco-Roman team will be led by seasoned campaigner Sunil Kumar.

Key Points: India's Wrestling Squad for Asian Championships Announced

  • Aman Sehrawat headlines team
  • Manisha Bhanwala shifts weight class
  • Antim Panghal absent after trials loss
  • Sunil Kumar leads Greco-Roman hopes
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Asian Wrestling C'ships: Aman Sehwrawat, Manisha Bhanwala to headline Indian contingent

Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat headlines a 30-member Indian contingent for the Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

"Aman, who is India's youngest Olympic medallist, competing in the men's 61 kg category. - Olympics.com"

Bishkek, April 5

The Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat will headline the Indian contingent for the Asian Wrestling Championships to be held from April 6 to 12 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

As per Olympics.com, a total of 30 wrestlers, 10 each for women's, men's freestyle, and Greco-Roman categories, will be competing at the event, with Aman, who is India's youngest Olympic medallist, competing in the men's 61 kg category.

But competing in 61 kg is not a new thing for Aman, who secured two Grand Prix medals in this category. He also got a silver medal at the Zagreb Open earlier this year.

Gulomjon Abdullaev of Uzbekistan, bronze medallist at Paris 2024 in the 57kg, completes the 61kg bracket.

Ankush will be representing India in the men's 57 kg event. The current U23 world champion in the 65 kg category, Sujeet Kalkal, will also feature.

The Indian women's wrestling team would not feature the World Championship medallist Antim Panghal, who suffered a shock defeat against Meenakshi Goyat last month during national trials for the 53 kg category, marking her first national trials loss in three years.

The gold medallist at the 2025 Asian Wrestling Championships, Manisha Bhanwala, will be competing in the 57 kg category instead of the 62 kg category in which she won the gold. Mansi Ahlawat will feature in the 62kg competition.

India's Greco-Roman category will be headlined by five-time Asian Championships medallist Sunil Kumar, competing in the 87 kg division.

The previous edition of the Asian Championships held in Amman, Jordan saw Indian wrestlers clinch 10 medals - one gold, three silver and seven bronze.

Indian wrestling team for Asian Wrestling Championships 2026Women: Neelam Sirohi (50kg), Meenakshi Goyat (53kg), Hansika Lamba (55kg), Manisha Bhanwala (57kg), Neha Sangwan (59kg), Mansi Ahlawat (62kg), Monika (65kg), Mansi Lather (68kg), Harshita (72kg), Kajal Dhochak (76kg).

Men's freestyle: Ankush (57kg), Aman Sehrawat (61kg), Sujeet Kalkal (65kg), Abhimanyou (70kg), Jaideep (74kg), Sandeep Singh Mann (79kg), Mukul Dahiya (86kg), Punit Kumar (92kg), Vicky (97kg), Dinesh (125kg).

Greco-Roman: Lalit (55kg), Sahil (60kg), Sunny Kumar (63kg), Sachin Sahrawat (67kg), Anil (72kg), Aman (77kg), Prince (82kg), Sunil Kumar (87kg), Nitesh (97kg), Joginder Rathee (130kg).

- ANI

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Priya S
It's a bit disappointing that Antim Panghal won't be there. She's such a strong wrestler. But that's the nature of sports, I guess. Hoping Meenakshi Goyat proves her selection right. Good luck to all!
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Vikram M
Strong team on paper. The men's freestyle looks particularly good with Aman and Sujeet. The competition from Uzbekistan and Iran will be tough, but our wrestlers have the skill. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
Interesting to see Manisha Bhanwala moving down to 57kg. She was a champion at 62kg. Hope the weight cut doesn't affect her performance. Rooting for her and the whole women's team!
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Rohit P
Sunil Kumar is a rock in Greco-Roman. Five-time Asian medallist! That's some consistency. Hope he finally gets the gold this time. The team should aim to better the 10 medals from last year. All the best!
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Kavya N
So proud of our wrestlers. They train so hard with limited resources sometimes. Let's all support them. The national trials system seems harsh but it ensures only the best in-form athletes go. Chak De India!

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