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Aman Sehrawat Wins 57 Kilogram Freestyle Wrestling Gold at Asian Games

Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat captured the men’s 57 kilogram freestyle gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya.

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Aman Sehrawat won the men's 57 kilogram freestyle wrestling gold.

Opponent was reigning world champion Han Chong-song of North Korea.

Final score: Aman 11, Han 7.

Aman's victory is India's first gold in this weight class at the Asian Games.

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He defeated North Korean world champion Han Chong-song with a final score of 11‑7 after a dramatic comeback.

Aman led early, fell behind, then secured the win with a decisive takedown and a successful challenge against his opponent.

This marks India’s first gold in the 57 kilogram category and the second Indian men’s freestyle gold at these Games.

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freestyle

a wrestling style that allows a wide range of techniques

reigning

currently holding the championship title

champion

the winner of a competition

takedown

a move that brings the opponent to the ground and scores points

challenge

a request to review a referee's decision

comeback

recovering after falling behind to win

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