'Haar nahi maanunga': Sujeet Kalkal's Asian Games 2026 gold mission on the road to LA Olympics
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Sat, 19 September 2026
1 report- Times of India00:30first to report
Wrestler Sujeet Kalkal’s Olympic dream was shattered before he could even step on the mat at the Paris qualifiers. Stranded at Dubai airport for three days, he arrived in Kyrgyzstan after the weigh-in had ended. Now, the 23-year-old is looking at the Asian Games as a fresh start. Representing India in the competitive 65kg category, Sujeet is determined to win gold and keep his Olympic dream alive.
Fri, 2 October 2026
2 reports- Times of India09:46
Sujeet Kalkal gave India its first gold medal in wrestling at the Asian Games 2026, winning the men's freestyle 65kg title in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Kalkal defeated Tajikistan's Abdulmazhid Kudiev in the final at the Nagoya City Inae Sports Center.
- Times of India14:30
India produced a stunning six-gold haul on the penultimate day of the Asian Games on Friday, with the women's hockey team, three boxers, archers and wrestler Sujeet Kalkal leading a late surge that took the country into the top five of the medal table. India moved to fifth place with 76 medals - 16 gold, 25 silver and 35 bronze. India have more medals than fourth-placed Uzbekistan, who have 65, but trail them by four gold medals.
Sun, 4 October 2026
1 report- Times of India15:42
At the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Kumkum Mohod and Sujeet Kalkal shone brightly, capturing the spotlight with their remarkable achievements. Mohod clinched three medals, including two golds, breaking South Korea's stronghold in archery. Meanwhile, Kalkal staged an impressive comeback to win gold in men's 65kg freestyle wrestling. Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha lauded their tenacity, announcing plans to celebrate their triumphs in an upcoming ceremony.
Mon, 5 October 2026
1 report- Times of India13:30
Indian wrestlers shone at the Asian Games, clinching six medals and aiming for Olympic success. A standout performance saw Aman Sehrawat and Sujeet Kalkal grab gold in their categories. Nitesh Siwach made a triumphant comeback with silver, while Deepak Punia took bronze in a new weight class. Antim Panghal secured silver, showing improvement, and Sunil Kumar etched his name in history with a second medal.
Tue, 6 October 2026
1 report- Times of India02:20
Sujeet Kalkal's Asian Games gold came two years after floods in Dubai cost him a chance to qualify for the Paris Olympics. The 25-year-old wrestler fought back from 2-9 down to beat Tajikistan's Abdulmazhid Kudiev 10-9 in the 65kg final, ending India's eight-year wait for a wrestling gold at the Games. Now targeting Los Angeles 2028, Kalkal says he does not want to go to the Olympics just to participate - he wants gold.
Wed, 7 October 2026
1 report- bilkulonline.com09:29
New Delhi With the Asian Games gold medal around his neck and the weight-cut diet officially over, Indian wrestler Sujeet