New Delhi, April 8 Indian Greco-Roman wrestlers added a silver and two bronze medals to the country's tally at the 2026 Senior Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Wednesday.
While Nitesh secured the silver medal in the 97kg category, Sachin Sahrawat (67kg GR) and Prince (82kg) won bronze medals.
The three medals on Wednesday took India's overall medal tally to two silver and three bronze medals on the third day of competition, with two female wrestlers securing a spot in the bronze medal play-offs.
All eyes were on the Indian contingent on Wednesday as Nitesh had already improved on his previous edition's performance by reaching the final of the 97kg category. The 23-year-old faced defending champion Mohammadhadi Saravi and could not replicate the magic that had seen him reach the finals, losing 1-7 in the final bout.
Earlier, Sachin opened India's medal count when he fought back from a 3-5 deficit in the second round to defeat Abdumalik Aminov of Uzbekistan 6-5 in the 67kg Greco-Roman bronze medal match.
Sachin, who had defeated China's Ji Leng in the repechage round to qualify for the bronze medal play-off, scored two points in the final minute with a takedown and secured another point against the Uzbek wrestler, claiming victory.
Prince then added the second bronze medal of the day to India's tally when he registered a dominant 10-1 victory over Didar Amannazarov of Turkmenistan in the 82kg Greco-Roman.
In the women's wrestling competition, Hansika Lamba (55kg) and Neha (59kg) will be competing for the bronze medal after losing their respective semi-finals.
Hansika lost to last edition's silver medallist Yuxuan Li of China 11-1 in the semifinals and will now face Aruuke Kadyrbek Kyzy in the bronze medal play-off.
Later, Neha faced former Asian Champion Mengyu Xie of China and, despite her spirited effort, ended up on the losing side with a score of 12-5.
She will now face Bolortuya Khurelkhuu of Mongolia for the bronze medal.
Neelam also had a chance at the bronze medal as she made it to the repechage round in the 50kg category after Japan's Yui Sasaki, who defeated her in the quarterfinals, reached the summit clash.
Neelam will now face China's Ziqi Feng in the repechage round on Thursday.