India concludes Senior Asian Wrestling Championship with 10 medals in Amman
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Synopsis
The 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship saw the Indian Free Style wrestling team excel, securing a total of 10 medals, including gold, silver, and bronze. Notable performances came from Udit and Deepak Punia, who both reached the finals, while Dinesh Kumar earned a bronze medal in a competitive match.
Key Takeaways
- Indian wrestlers showcased strength and skill.
- Udit secured silver in 61 kg; Deepak in 92 kg.
- Dinesh Kumar won bronze in the 125 kg category.
- India finished with 1 gold, 3 silver, and 6 bronze medals.
- Positive outlook for the future of wrestling in India.
Amman, March 30 (NationPress) The 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship wrapped up with a remarkable display by the Indian Free Style wrestling team. On the final day of the event, competitions in the last five weight categories of Free Style wrestling took place, where Indian wrestlers demonstrated their strength and determination.
Out of these five categories, two wrestlers made it to the finals, while two others vied for bronze medals. Udit (61 kg) and Deepak Punia (92 kg) advanced to the final rounds, whereas Mukul Dahiya (86 kg) and Dinesh (125 kg) competed for bronze medals.
Udit, in the 61 kg category, earned his second consecutive silver medal at the Senior Asian Championship. Last year, he claimed silver in the 57 kg category. Showcasing impressive skills, he defeated Kyrgyz wrestler Bekbolot Myrzanazar Ullu with a score of 9-6 in the quarterfinals and overcame China's Wanhao Zou 2-0 in the semifinals. In the final bout, he put forth a valiant effort but succumbed to Japan’s Takara Suda 6-4, securing silver.
In the 92 kg category, Deepak Punia exhibited a stellar performance. He triumphed over Kyrgyz wrestler Bekzat Rakhimov in the quarterfinals with a score of 12-7 and decisively defeated Japan’s Takashi Ishiguro 8-1 in the semifinals. However, in the final match, he was bested by Iranian wrestler Amirhossein Biglar, losing 10-0 and finishing with silver.
Dinesh Kumar (125 kg) showed remarkable tenacity in a fiercely contested bout against Turkmenistani wrestler Zyyamuhammet Saparov. He secured the bronze medal with a narrow 12-12 victory based on technical superiority. Unfortunately, Mukul Dahiya (86 kg) narrowly lost out on a bronze, falling to Japan’s Tatsuya Shirai 4-2.
“The performances of the Indian wrestlers confirm their commitment and competitiveness on the Asian wrestling scene, indicating a bright future for the sport in our country,” stated Sanjay Kumar Singh, president of WFI.
With these results, the Indian Free Style Wrestling Team concluded the championship with an impressive tally of 2 silver and 1 bronze medal on the final day. Overall, the Indian contingent achieved 1 gold, 3 silver, and 6 bronze medals in the championship, marking another achievement in the country’s wrestling history.
