 "Asian Games 2023 wrestling full squad")
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
| India's freestyle full squad (men) | |
| Wrestler | Category |
| Aman Sehrawat | 57kg |
| Bajrang Punia | 65kg (Vishal Kaliraman as standby) |
| Yash | 74kg |
| Deepak Punia | 86kg |
| Vicky | 97kg |
| Sumit | 125kg |
