Asian Games Wrestling Finals
Indian Wrestlers Aman Sehrawat and Antim Panghal Reach Asian Games Finals
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Aman Sehrawat scored 46 points and conceded 18 across his three wins en route to the 57kg final.
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Before her semifinal, Antim Panghal recorded shutout wins over Kazakhstan’s Shugyla Omirbek (9-0) and Uzbekistan’s Sakibjamal Esbosynova (8-0).
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Japan’s Akari Fujinami had gone 155 matches unbeaten over nine years before North Korea’s Il Sam Son ended the streak by pinning her at 3:52 of their semifinal.
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Japan’s Moe Kiyooka also reached the women’s 57kg final, securing her third consecutive technical fall with a 12-0 win over Mongolia’s Otgontuya Bayanmunhk.
Indian wrestlers Aman Sehrawat and Antim Panghal advanced to the Asian Games finals, securing at least two more medals for India. Morung Express reported that Aman won the men's 57kg freestyle gold with a dominant run, while Tribune India confirmed Antim reached the women's 53kg final after shutout victories in earlier rounds.
The two wrestlers faced tough competition but prevailed through smart technique and defense. Organiser.org noted that Aman defeated North Korea's Han Chong-song 11-7 in the final, while Antim posted a 6-1 semifinal win over China's Jin Zhang to reach her medal match.
Aman's Path to Gold in 57kg Freestyle
Aman Sehrawat scored 46 points while giving up just 18 across three decisive wins leading to the final. Daily Hunt reported he defeated the reigning world champion from North Korea 11-7 in the gold-medal bout, becoming the first Indian to win this title at the Asian Games.
His semifinal victory came by a commanding 14-8 margin. The wrestler's dominant wrestling style and tactical precision on the mat proved decisive against world-class opposition, marking a significant achievement for Indian wrestling.
Antim Reaches Final With Shutout Dominance
Antim Panghal recorded back-to-back shutout wins before her semifinal push. She defeated Kazakhstan's Shugyla Omirbek 9-0 and Uzbekistan's Sakibjamal Esbosynova 8-0, showing complete control in each match.
In her semifinal, Antim beat China's Jin Zhang 6-1 to reach the women's 53kg final. Morung Express noted she ultimately won silver after losing to Japan's Moe Kiyooka 1-9, marking her second Asian Games medal.
Japan's Moe Kiyooka Dominates 57kg Category
Japan's Moe Kiyooka secured her third consecutive technical fall with a 12-0 victory over Mongolia's Otgontuya Bayanmunhk in the women's 57kg final. Her dominant performance underscored Japan's wrestling strength at the Games.
Kiyooka's 9-1 victory over Antim in the 53kg final showed her wrestling prowess across weight classes. She combined precision takedowns with solid defense to control both matches.
North Korea Ends Japan's Nine-Year Winning Streak
In a stunning upset, North Korea's Il Sam Son defeated Japan's Akari Fujinami by pinfall at 3:52 of their women's semifinal. Fujinami had gone 155 consecutive matches unbeaten over nine years before the loss.
The upset highlighted the competitive depth at the Asian Games wrestling tournament. Fujinami's long streak showed extraordinary consistency, making the loss a rare stumble for the previously dominant Japanese wrestler.
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