October 3, 2026 5:54 PM
Asian Games: Deepak Punia wins bronze in 97kg wrestling, claims second Asian medal
India’s Deepak Punia won the bronze medal in the men’s freestyle 97kg wrestling event at the Asian Games 2026 after defeating Mongolia’s Gankhuyag Ganbaatar 2-1 in the medal bout on Saturday. Deepak, who won silver in the 86kg category at the 2023 Asian Games, added a second Asian Games medal with a composed performance in a low-scoring contest. The Indian wrestler took a 2-0 lead in the opening period and defended it effectively despite conceding a point in the second period to secure t...