Sunil Kumar Wins Second Asian Games Medal with Bronze; Nisha Dahiya Knocked Out
Sunil Kumar won 9-0 by technical superiority, becoming the first Indian to earn two Greco-Roman wrestling medals at the Asian Games.
- On Wednesday, Sunil Kumar secured the bronze medal in the 87kg Greco-Roman category at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, becoming the first Indian wrestler to win two career medals in the discipline.
- India's wrestling squad faced significant disruptions after two participants were withdrawn due to doping suspensions, leaving Veteran Sunil Kumar and Paris Olympian Nisha Dahiya to lead the country's opening campaign.
- After a qualification bye, Sunil defeated Tajikistan's Muhammad Sultonzoda before losing 0-11 to Japan's Taizo Yoshida in the semifinals; he then dominated Callum Johnston Roberts of the Philippines 9-0 to secure the bronze.
- This victory marks a historic milestone for the 27-year-old Haryana athlete, who previously earned a bronze medal at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, establishing his consistent record in Greco-Roman wrestling.
- Repechage round action saw Nisha exit the Games after a 4-4 qualification loss to North Korea's Pak Sol Gum and a defeat by fall to South Korea's Park Hyeonyeong.
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Asian Games 2026: Sunil Kumar bags bronze as India opens Wrestling medal account - The Tribune
Indian wrestler Sunil Kumar clinched the bronze medal in the men’s Greco-Roman 87kg category at the Asian Games 2026 on Wednesday, opening India’s wrestling medal account at the continental event.
Sunil Kumar wins second Asian Games medal with bronze; Nisha Dahiya knocked out
Sunil Kumar became the first Indian Greco Roman wrestler to win two Asian Games medals. He secured a bronze in the men's 87kg event after defeating Philippines' Roberts Callum Johnston. Nisha Dahiya faced disappointment as she lost both her bouts in the women's 68kg category. After a strong start, Nisha failed to maintain her lead against North Korea's Pak.
Sunil Kumar wins bronze medal in Greco-Roman 87 kg at Asian Games, beating Philippines 9
Indian wrestler Sunil Kumar has won the bronze medal in the Greco-Roman 87 kg event at the ongoing Asian Games. He beat Philippines' Callum Roberts 9-0 to defend his bronze, which he won in the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou. More to follow..
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