Sehrawat captured the 57kg freestyle gold in Nagoya, defeating world champion Han Chong Song 11‑7, a score that sealed India’s first Asian Games title in the weight class since 2012.
The final began a nightmare for the 23‑year‑old: Han led 6‑1 early, but a sudden burst of precision and stamina turned the tide. In the last two overs, Sehrawat rattled the North Korean’s defense, scoring five points in a single frame to snap a 1‑6 deficit into a 7‑6 lead, then added four more to close out the match.
Meanwhile, in the 65kg division, Sujeet Kalkal dethroned Olympic champion Kotaro Kiyooka with a 10‑9 comeback, overcoming a 2‑9 deficit in the final over. His win restored India’s hold on the title, a category where Yogeshwar Dutt and Bajrang Punia had previously triumphed.
After the bout, Sehrawat said, “I’ve felt the weight of expectation, but today it was pure joy. The next goal is Olympic gold – that’s my promise.” Kalkal echoed the sentiment, adding, “We’ll train harder, and Los Angeles will be our stage.” Fans erupted in chants of “India, India” as the wrestlers returned home in a convoy of cheering supporters.
With two golds under their belts, India’s wrestlers now look toward the World Championships in Belgrade, where they aim to cement qualification for the 2028 Olympics and keep the momentum alive for the next big stage.