Antim Punghal becomes third Indian woman to reach Asian Games wrestling final

Antim Punghal’s silver medal run makes her the third Indian woman ever to fight for a wrestling final at the Asian Games, joining legends Geetika Jakhad and Vinesh Fogat. After a flawless campaign that saw her dominate opponents from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and China, Antim entered the championship match with confidence. Despite the loss to Kyoka, her achievement marks a historic milestone for Indian women’s wrestling on the continental stage.