Aichi-Nagoya, October 2: Sujeet Kalkal ended India’s wait for a wrestling gold medal at the Asian Games 2026, producing a stunning comeback to clinch the men’s freestyle 65kg title on Friday.
Kalkal’s triumph marked a significant moment for Indian wrestling at the Aichi-Nagoya Games, as the Indian grappler rose to the occasion to secure the coveted yellow metal in a fiercely contested category.
The Indian wrestler demonstrated remarkable determination and composure to turn the contest around, delivering a performance that brought India back to the top of the podium in wrestling.
His gold medal adds to India’s medal tally at the continental sporting extravaganza and provides a major boost to the country’s wrestling campaign.
Kalkal’s achievement also underlines the depth of talent in Indian freestyle wrestling, with the 65kg wrestler delivering when it mattered most on the Asian stage.
Sujeet Kalkal’s gold is a major highlight of India’s campaign at the Asian Games 2026, bringing an end to the wait for wrestling gold and giving Indian wrestling a moment to celebrate in Aichi-Nagoya.
