Indian Kurash wrestlers are eyeing history in the Asian Games 2026, as its first gold medal is still waiting for the country. Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya in Japan are ready to host the Asian Games 2026 from 19th September to 4th October 2026. India has sent a total of seven Kurash wrestlers to the Asian Games 2026, among them three men and four women.
Asian Games 2026 (Kurash): Indian Kurash Wrestlers
Men’s 66 kg: Vipin Kumar
Men’s +90 kg: Vishal; Yash Chauhan
Women’s 57 kg: Bharti; Sangita
Women’s 78 kg: Pincky Balhara; Sheetal
Asian Games 2026: Kurash Events — Road to Medals
Men’s 66kg/Men’s +90kg/Women’s 57kg/Women’s 78kg
Round of 32 → Round of 16 → Quarterfinals → Semifinals → Final
There is no bronze medal match for the Kurash event at the Asian Games 2026. It means that there will be two bronze medallists in this event.
Asian Games History: India at Kurash
- Total Medals: 2
- Golds: 0
- Silvers: 1
- Bronzes: 1
Year-wise performance
Year | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total Medals | Rank |
2018 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Key Points
Kurash made its Asian Games debut in 2018, and India participated in one out of two editions of this event before the Asian Games 2026.
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