Antim Panghal Wins Silver, Secures India’s Sixth Wrestling Medal

Brief By Twitter X / 1:31 PM on 04 Oct 2026

Indian wrestler Antim Panghal secured silver in women’s 53kg freestyle at Asian Games 2026 on Saturday. She lost 1-9 to Moe Kiyooka of Japan in the gold medal bout. The 22-year-old, who won bronze at Asian Games 2022, claimed India’s sixth wrestling medal at the Games. Her performance adds to India’s medal tally after a strong continental campaign overall.