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Asian Games 2023, India wrestling squad: Full list of wrestlers for Asiad
A total of 18 wrestlers were selected for the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, with six wrestlers each in Greco-Roman, men's freestyle and women's freestyle.
After Vinesh Phogat pulled out of Asian Games 2023, Antim Panghal, who was on the standby list after winning the trials, has been added to India's Wrestling squad for the continental event.
A total of 18 wrestlers were selected for the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou with six wrestlers each in Greco-Roman, men's freestyle and women's freestyle.
No Ravi Dahiya in the Asiad
In a major upset during the trials, Tokyo Olympics Silver medallist Ravi Kumar Dahiya failed to qualify for the Hangzhou Games after suffering a first-round exit.
Wrestler Atish Todkar pinned him in the first round, but it was Aman Sehrawat, an Asian and Under 23 world champion, who booked a berth from the men's 57kg category.
Big Surprises in women's freestyle
In the women's section, world championships medal winners Sarita Mor and Anshu Malik failed to qualify for the 2023 Asian Games.
Meanwhile, Rio Olympics Sakshi Malik didn't turn up for the trials.
Asian Games 2023 India Wrestling squad: Full list of wrestlers for Asiad in Hangzhou
Asiad 2023: India wrestling squad for Greeco-Roman style
India's Greeco-Roman full squad
Wrestler
Category
Gyanender
60kg
Neeraj
67kg
Vikash
77kg
Sunil Kumar
87kg
Narinder Cheema
97kg
Naveen
130kg
Asiad 2023: India wrestling squad for women's freestyle style
India's freestyle full squad (Women)
Wrestler
Category
Pooja Gehlot
50kg
Antim Panghal
53kg (Vinesh pulled out due to injury)
Mansi Ahlawat
57kg
Sonam Malik
62kg
Radhika
68kg
Kiran
76kg
Asiad 2023: India wrestling squad for men's freestyle style