19 Apr 2026
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Asian Wrestling & Boxing Championships 2026: India Secures Multiple Medals
Asian Wrestling Championships 2026
Asian Boxing Championships 2026
Sujeet Kalkal
Vishvanath Suresh
Indian Sports Medals
TNPSC
Sports
Indian Athletes Shine in Bishkek and Ulaanbaatar
In April 2026, Indian wrestlers and boxers delivered strong performances at the continental championships, securing positions among the top Asian nations.
Asian Wrestling Championships (Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan)
- India's Rank: 5th overall with 17 medals (2 Gold, 7 Silver, 8 Bronze).
- Gold Winners: Sujeet Kalkal (65 kg) and Abhimanyu Mandwal (70 kg) clinched titles in the men's freestyle category.
Asian Boxing Championships (Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia)
- India's Rank: 2nd overall with 16 medals (5 Gold, 3 Silver, 8 Bronze).
- Key Highlight: Vishvanath Suresh (50 kg) ended India's 5-year wait for a men's Asian title with a gold medal.
- Women's Dominance: Indian women boxers won 10 medals, including 4 gold.
For TNPSC and Sports aspirants, these results reflect India's growing strength in combat sports on the international stage.
