India wins 2nd bronze in Senior Asian Wrestling Championship 2025

By  News On Air   Mar 26, 2025

Indian wrestlers continued their good run on the second day of the Senior Asian Wrestling Championship 2025, with Nitesh clinching the second bronze medal for the country in Amman, Jordan, yesterday.

Nitesh showcased remarkable skill and determination in the Greco-Roman category as he added another bronze medal to the one that Sunil Kumar had won in the men’s 87kg. In the bronze medal match, Nitesh handed Amanberdi Agamammedov of Turkmenistan a dominant 9-0 defeat.

The focus now shifts to women’s wrestling, which is set to begin today, featuring competition in five weight categories. In contention for India in various weight categories will be World Championship medallist Antim Panghal, Neha, Muskan, Monika, Mansi Lathar, Jyoti Berwal and Reetika.