Sunil Kumar won India’s first Greco-Roman medal at the Asian Games since 2010, winning bronze in the 87kg category at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. He defeated Kyrgyzstan’s Atabek Azisbekov in the bronze medal match. Kumar had a strong tournament, winning his first two matches before losing to Iran’s Naser Alizadeh in the semi-final. However, he bounced back in the bronze medal match to defeat Azisbekov and win India’s first Greco-Roman medal in 13 years.
Kumar’s medal is a significant achievement for Indian wrestling. Greco-Roman wrestling is a style of wrestling that is not as popular in India as freestyle wrestling. However, Kumar’s success shows that India has the potential to excel in Greco-Roman wrestling as well.
Kumar’s medal is also a testament to his hard work and dedication. He has been training for many years to achieve his goal of winning a medal at the Asian Games. His success is an inspiration to all young wrestlers in India.
Sunil Kumar’s Historic Bronze Medal Win at the Asian Games 2023
Sunil Kumar’s bronze medal at the Asian Games 2023 is a historic achievement for Indian wrestling. It is the first time that India has won a medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at the Asian Games in 13 years. Kumar’s success is a testament to his hard work and dedication, and it is an inspiration to all young wrestlers in India.
