AICHI-NAGOYA: Aman Sehrawat’s gold medal-winning campaign at the 2026 Asian Games showcased remarkable resilience and tactical mastery. Facing North Korea’s Han Chong-song—who had secured a silver medal at the 2023 Asian Games—Sehrawat relied on his trademark aggressive grappling style to turn the tide against his formidable opponent, securing an 11-7 victory on the mat.
The victory adds another illustrious chapter to India’s combat sports legacy, signaling the country’s rising dominance on the continental stage.
Anurag Thakur, BJP lauded Sehrawat for creating history.
Heartiest congratulations to our Olympic bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat on winning the Gold Medal in the Men’s Freestyle 57kg category at the Aichi-Nagoya #AsianGames2026
After defeating North Korea’s Chong Song Han in the final, Aman has brilliantly upgraded his Asian Hangzhou… pic.twitter.com/II8ac7NEjd
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) October 3, 2026
Forged Through Adversity: The Making of a Champion
Sehrawat’s journey to the top of the podium is a testament to personal fortitude. Tragic loss struck early when he lost both his parents at the age of 11. Finding purpose and focus in wrestling, he joined Delhi’s iconic Chhatrasal Stadium—drawing inspiration from Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar—where coach Lalit Kumar mentored him and refined his technique.
A rapid ascent to global success
Sehrawat’s competitive record reflects a steady rise across international ranks:
2022: Became the first Indian wrestler to secure gold at the U23 World Wrestling Championships in Spain.
2023: Won the gold medal at the Asian Wrestling Championships in Kazakhstan and earned a bronze at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games.
2024: Claimed bronze at the Paris Olympics after defeating Puerto Rico’s Darian Cruz, becoming the youngest Indian athlete (aged 21 years and 24 days) to win an individual Olympic medal. His achievements were recognized with the Arjuna Award, India’s second-highest sports honor.
With his latest triumph at the 2026 Asian Games, Sehrawat continues to establish himself as a global force in freestyle wrestling.
