At the 2026 Senior Asian Wrestling Championships held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Indian wrestlers showcased impressive performances, adding a silver and two bronze medals to their tally. Nitesh, competing in the 97kg Greco-Roman category, reached the final but was defeated by defending champion Mohammadhadi Saravi with a score of 1-7. Earlier in the day, Sachin Sahrawat opened India's medal count by overcoming a 3-5 deficit to win the bronze medal match against Abdumalik Aminov of Uzbekistan, finishing 6-5. Prince followed suit by securing another bronze in the 82kg category with a commanding 10-1 victory over Didar Amannazarov of Turkmenistan. Additionally, two Indian women wrestlers, Hansika Lamba and Neha, are vying for bronze medals after their semi-final losses, while Neelam also has a chance in the repechage round. India's total medal count now stands at two silver and three bronze medals after three days of competition.