Sunil Kumar Adds Another Medal to His Wrestling Career
Sunil Kumar Wins Bronze in 87kg Greco-Roman at Asian Wrestling Championships 2025: Indian wrestler Sunil Kumar earned a bronze medal in the 87kg Greco-Roman category at the 2025 Asian Wrestling Championships, held in Amman, Jordan. Returning to the podium after previously clinching silver in 2019, Sunil once again proved his consistency and class. He opened his campaign with a commanding 10-1 win over Sukhrob Abdulkhaev of Tajikistan in the quarterfinals.
Although he narrowly lost the semifinal to Iran’s Yasin Yazdi with a 1-3 scoreline, Sunil recovered swiftly to defeat China’s Jiaxin Huang in the bronze medal bout, showcasing strategic control and composure under pressure.
A Hard-Fought Return to the Podium
Sunil’s journey to bronze was anything but easy. His semifinal defeat could have been a setback, but he returned stronger in the final match. With solid defense and calculated moves in the second half, he secured a victory over his Chinese opponent. This medal reinforces Sunil’s place as one of India’s top Greco-Roman wrestlers and boosts his prospects on the road to the Olympics.
Other Indian Wrestlers Struggle in Greco-Roman Events
While Sunil delivered a medal-winning performance, the rest of the Indian contingent faced stiff challenges. Sagar Thakran (77kg) won his initial round but was outscored 0-10 by Amro Sadeh of Jordan in the quarterfinals. Umesh (63kg) was eliminated in the opening round, while Nitin (55kg) and Prem (130kg) also bowed out early. The results highlight the growing competition and the urgent need for technical improvement and international exposure for Indian wrestlers in this format.
Greco-Roman: India’s Growing Arena
Although freestyle wrestling has historically brought more medals for India, Greco-Roman wrestling is witnessing steady progress. With wrestlers like Sunil Kumar setting high standards, India is gradually gaining ground in this discipline. With focused investments in training and global exposure, India is positioning itself to rise in the Greco-Roman category in upcoming global championships.
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Sunil Kumar Wins Bronze in 87kg Greco-Roman at Asian Wrestling Championships 2025:
| Topic | Details |
| Tournament | Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 |
| Host City | Amman, Jordan |
| Indian Medalist | Sunil Kumar – Bronze (87kg Greco-Roman) |
| Notable Wins | Beat Sukhrob Abdulkhaev (TJK), lost to Yasin Yazdi (IRN), beat Jiaxin Huang (CHN) |
| Other Indian Wrestlers | Sagar Thakran (77kg), Umesh (63kg), Nitin (55kg), Prem (130kg) |
| Previous Medal | Silver at 2019 Asian Championships |
| Wrestling Style | Greco-Roman |
