Abhimanyu Shines Bright Wins Gold in 70kg Freestyle at Asian Wrestling Championships

India’s wrestling squad is on a roll! Abhimanyu, a 24-year-old from Haryana, bagged the top spot in the 70kg freestyle category at the Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. He outclassed Uzbekistan’s Alibek Osmonov 8-1 in the final, bringing pride to the nation. Abhimanyu’s rise in the wrestling world has been consistent 2022 Joined the CISF and has since undergone high-level training and disciplined coaching, which he credits for his success. 2025 Won a gold medal at the Senior National Championships prior to this international win. 2019 Previously won a gold medal in the 71kg category at the U-15 Asian Championships.
While Abhimanyu clinched gold, other Indian wrestlers also participated. In a closely contested match in the 57kg category, an Indian wrestler (Udit) narrowly missed the top spot, losing to a Japanese opponent and settling for a silver medal.