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Asian Games: Antim, Aman storm into wrestling finals, Sagar and Deepak fight for bronze
Antim Panghal and Aman Sehrawat won semifinal comebacks, while Sagar Jaglan and Deepak Punia kept bronze hopes alive, giving India four medal chances.
- On Saturday at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, wrestlers Antim Panghal and Aman Sehrawat secured spots in their respective gold-medal finals, while teammates Sagar Jaglan and Deepak Punia advanced to compete for bronze medals.
- India's wrestling success contributes to the nation's total medal tally of 77, comprising 17 gold, 25 silver, and 35 bronze medals, as athletes continue delivering strong performances across multiple disciplines.
- Antim reached the 53kg final after three victories, including a 6-1 semifinal win, while Aman staged a remarkable comeback to secure his 57kg final berth with a 14-8 victory against Tajikistan's Aiaal Belolyubskii.
- After an 8-9 semifinal loss to Uzbekistan's Sherzod Poyonov in the 97kg category, Deepak secured his bronze-medal bout, joining Sagar, who defeated Uzbekistan's Razambek Jamalov 7-3 to stay in contention.
- Beyond the wrestling mat, 17-year-old Kumkum Mohod won gold in the individual recurve archery event, while India's women's rugby team defeated Singapore 22-5 and golfer Pranavi Urs maintained her lead.
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Asian Games: Wrestlers Antim Panghal, Manisha Bhanwala advance to quarters; Deepak Punia enters semifinals - The Tribune
Indian wrestlers Antim Panghal and Manisha Bhanwala advanced to the quarterfinals while Deepak Punia progressed to the semifinals at the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday, continuing India's strong run in the wrestling competition.
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Indian wrestlers Antim Panghal and Manisha Bhanwala advanced to the quarterfinals while Deepak Punia progressed to the semifinals at the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday, continuing India's strong run in the wrestling competition.
·India
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