Asian Games 2026 Wrestling Highlights – Day 2
Location: Nagoya, Japan
Date: October 1, 2026
Key Matches and Results:
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Opening Round – 77kg Greco-Roman:
- Nao Kusaka (JPN) (Olympic Champion) defeated Akzhol Makhmudov (KGZ) with a pin just before the break.
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97kg Greco-Roman:
- Nitesh (IND) secured a spot in the finals with two impressive four-point throws, winning against Gankhuyag Ganbaatar (MGL) with a score of 9-0. He becomes the first Indian Greco wrestler to reach this stage since 1962.
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60kg Greco-Roman Finals:
- Zholaman Sharshenbekov (KGZ) won with technical superiority against Alisher Ganiev (UZB), following their previous encounter where Sharshenbekov emerged victorious.
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77kg Greco-Roman:
- Alireza Abdevali (IRI) defeated Asian champion Shahin Badaghimofrad (QAT), winning 9-0 after showcasing effective pressure and technique.
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97kg Quarterfinal:
- Yuri Nakazato (JPN) achieved a technical superiority victory over Islam Yevloyev (KAZ) with a score of 8-0.
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62kg Women’s Wrestling:
- Nonoka Ozaki (JPN) (returning silver medalist) opened her campaign with a 12-0 victory over Altjin Togtokh (MGL).
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Other Notable Matches:
- Qi Zhang (CHN) (former world champion) won decisively against Mukhayyo Narzilloeva (UZB), clinching a 10-0 victory.
Early Matches Summary:
- Nitesh (IND) and Alisher Ganiev (UZB) are standout wrestlers, with Ganiev dominating his earlier bout 9-0 against Joe Callado (PHI).
- Zholaman Sharshenbekov (KGZ) started strong with a 9-0 win versus Dahyun Kim (KOR).
Looking Ahead:
- The finals in the various weight classes promise to be electrifying as top competitors prepare to battle for gold. Stay tuned for further updates on the Asian Games wrestling events in Nagoya!
