Sunil Kumar Shines with Bronze in 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship

Sunil Kumar secured a bronze in the 2025 Senior Asian Championship in Amman, Jordan. Despite losing the semifinals, his stellar performance against China's Jiaxin Huang and Tajikistani grappler Sukhrob AbdulKhaev showcased his prowess. Sunil's success marks his fifth senior medal at the championships.

India's Sunil Kumar has opened the nation's medal tally at the 2025 Senior Asian Championship in Amman, Jordan, with an impressive bronze medal in the Greco-Roman 87 kg category.

In an intense championship bout on Tuesday, Sunil Kumar showcased his wrestling skills by defeating China's Jiaxin Huang with a 3-1 victory in the bronze medal match. Earlier, he staged a remarkable comeback from the semifinals after losing to Iran's Yasin Ali Yazdi, who won 3-1.

The bronze adds to Sunil's impressive track record, marking his fifth medal in the Senior Asian Championships. He previously ended India's 27-year Greco-Roman gold drought in 2020. Other Indian athletes are still vying for medals, with upcoming matches for several Greco-Roman wrestlers and Olympians Reetika Hooda and Antim Panghal in the women's categories.

(With inputs from agencies.)