India’s Asian Games 2026 Wrestling Squad: From Antim To Aman, A Compact But Potent Line-Up

India has finalised a powerful wrestling squad for the 2026 Asian Games, with Paris Olympic medallist Aman Sehrawat and world champion Antim Panghal leading a compact but high-impact group. Trials in Delhi and Lucknow over the weekend decided the spots across women’s wrestling and men’s freestyle, with Greco-Roman places to be confirmed separately. The selection reflects a blend of proven big-stage performers and younger names who have risen through recent Asian and world competitions.

Who Made The Cut  

The Wrestling Federation of India trials covered all Olympic weight classes, and several familiar names delivered under pressure to book their tickets to Japan. In women’s wrestling, Antim Panghal grabbed the 53kg slot, underlining her status as India’s new frontline star, while the likes of Dipanshi (50kg), Manisha (57kg), Mansi Ahlawat (62kg), Nisha Dahiya (68kg) and Priya (72kg) completed a strong six-member contingent. On the men’s freestyle side, Aman Sehrawat sealed the 57kg berth with another dominant run at trials, joined by Sujeet Kalkal (65kg), Sagar Jaglan (74kg), Mukul Dahiya (86kg), Deepak Punia (97kg) and Rajat Ruhal (125kg). Greco-Roman slots will be announced after a separate round, but Sunil Kumar and other recent Asian medallists are widely tipped to feature. 

Why This Squad Matters  

This group arrives with serious pedigree. Aman and Antim bring Olympic and world-level experience, while Deepak Punia and Sujeet Kalkal have already shown they can deliver at the Asian and World Championship level. The women’s team, anchored by Antim and supported by consistent performers like Manisha and Mansi Ahlawat, gives India medal threats across multiple weights rather than relying on a single superstar. For many of the younger wrestlers, the Asian Games will also double up as a crucial stepping stone towards the next Olympic cycle, making performance in Japan about both medals and momentum. 

Key Highlights  

• Antim Panghal and Aman Sehrawat headline India’s Asian Games 2026 wrestling squad  
• Squad picked after national trials in Delhi (women) and Lucknow (men’s freestyle)  
• Women’s team: Antim, Dipanshi, Manisha, Mansi Ahlawat, Nisha Dahiya, Priya across six Olympic weights  
• Men’s freestyle: Aman, Sujeet Kalkal, Sagar Jaglan, Mukul Dahiya, Deepak Punia, Rajat Ruhal  
• Greco-Roman line-up yet to be announced, with recent Asian medallists in contention  

Sources: Sports Tak report on Aman Sehrawat and Antim Panghal qualifying for Asian Games 2026; Olympics.com and UNI / ANI coverage of India’s Asian Games and Asian Championships wrestling squads and trial outcomes.